Paul David "Dave" Danisavich, 80, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at home, surrounded by his children. He is now at peace and is with the love of his life Celeste, who passed away in 2017.

Dave was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 5, 1942, the son of the late Edward Danisavich and Veronica (Stanonis).

Dave graduated from the first class of Mahanoy Area High School in 1960, attended Stevens Trade School, and McCanns School of Business.  He was known around town and to his friends as "Invader".

In the 60's he worked in banking and sales in various cities across the country including Philadelphia, Washington DC, Denver, and Seattle. Newlyweds Dave and Celeste decided they wanted to move back to their hometown to raise their family, and he began his career in liquor sales with Calvert Distillers and Valley Forge Wine and Spirits. He retired in the late 80's.

Invader lived his life to the fullest.  Dave and Celeste enjoyed traveling all over the US and abroad.  They were known to jump in the car for a quick trip to AC and always enjoyed "Happy Hour" on a Friday night with their friends. He rarely turned down a card game or a trip to the casino. Dave was a sports fan and looked forward to Saturday afternoon college football games, March Madness, and always came to support his kids' and his grandkids' athletic competitions.

He was a social member of the Quakake American Legion, and the Ryan Township Fire Company.

Along with his wife, Celeste he was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Anthony (Tony).

He is survived by four children: Mark, "Marcus" of Frackville; Alex, of Barnesville; Pauline, wife of Harry Vargo, of Fogelsville; and Gloria Capece, of Barnesville; six grandchildren: Nathan, of Schuylkill Haven and Molly Danisavich, of Frackville; Monica, Julia, and Harrison Vargo of Fogelsville; and Deanna Capece, of Barnesville; Sister Dorothy (Danisavich) Ward, of Center Valley; sister-in-law Linda (Senavitis) Danisavich, of Coopersburg and sister-in-law Eleanor (Whalen) Carducci, of Stanhope, NJ; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as his beloved dog, Bronn.

A Funeral Service will be held at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 AM on Monday, October 30th, with Reverend Robert T. Finlan officiating.

Friends and family may call Sunday October 29th, from 6 to 9 PM and Monday October 30th, from 9 to 10 AM.   at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Interment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Family prefers donations to the Mahanoy City library or a charity of your choice in his memory.