Obituary of Dennis Samuel Minnella

Obituary Dennis Samuel Minnella went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife Debrah Minnella and daughter Milissa Federico and son-in-law, Joseph Federico. Dennis loved life and he never gave up hope. He was an inspiration and a hero to so many people. Even during his long battle with multiple myeloma, he was courageous, faithful and strong always trusting in the Lord. He was well-known by many patients and staff at the UNC Cancer Hospital. He loved to share his faith and encourage patients at the hospital who were battling his disease. He touched many lives and was admired and truly loved. As a quick-witted person with a wonderful sense of humor that he never lost, Dennis always knew exactly what to say to put a smile on your face. He was a people person, a jokester, an outgoing and fun-loving guy who had the innate ability to attract others. Once you met Dennis, you would never forget him. He forever planted his footprint on your heart. His passion for hair design kept him working right up to the very end. Dennis and his loving and devoted wife Debby enjoyed a long and successful career of owning and operating salons in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. Over the years, they have made many wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service, officiated by Pastor Michael Mayton, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Brier Chapel Clubhouse located in the Brier Chapel community, 1342 Brier Chapel Pkwy, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Phone 919-951-0700. Lunch will be served following the Memorial Service at the clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dennis' name may be made to UNC Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. Phone: 919-966-1201, Toll-Free: 1.800.962.2543 Fax: 919.966.5470, 880 MLK Jr. Boulevard, CB#7565, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2600. Please specify the donation is being made to the UNC Hospice House in Memory of Dennis Samuel Minnella. Dennis will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. "Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near, always loved."