4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
PANESSA, DAN AUGUST
Dan August Panessa gained his Angel Wings on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born in Brigham City, Utah on November 6, 1936 to Leonard and Emma Virginia Panessa. He grew up in NYC, NY and graduated from Machine and Metal High School.
He was a warm hearted and compassionate man who cared deeply for others. He gathered many friends along the way. “Fishing” was his passion, he enjoyed fishing at Woods Canyon Lake with his buddies. He also enjoyed watching his Yankee’s and Diamondbacks play ball.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; Leonard and Emma Virginia Panessa, son; Danny Panessa and great-grandson; Porter Gooding.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; Bobbie, brothers; Leonard Jr. and Richard, children; Dean (Julie), Tami, Victoria (Dan) and Kim (Bob), grandchildren; Justine (Ty), Alexandra (Matt), Sasha, Nicholas, Jarod, Victoria, Rachel and Lucas, great-grandchildren; MiaBella, Emberli, Ava, Hannah, Heidi, August and Bradley. His pride and joy were his wife and family!
A Celebration of Dan’s life will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Pitch, 6350 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Dear Panessa family, I just happened upon Dan’s obituary and wanted to write and offer my condolence. Dan was such a fun, easygoing guy and good friend . He will surely be missed by you all. and the many friends you have made through the years. Thank you for the good memories of fun times the Szymanski family spent with the Panessa family. I am out of the country right now, and am not going to be able to attend the memorial service but my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Dear Bobbie and family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Dan to forever hold him in your hearts.
He was a good friend and we will always remember the fun times, his lame jokes you couldn’t help but laugh at and his strength during the last few months.
With our love, thoughts and prayers,
Kathy and Steve
Sorry the see the obit’s of Dan’s passing. My thoughts & Prayers will be with you at this time. Will remember the good times we had at work & visits. May you find peace & have good memories with old friend’s & family. Hope you remember Joe & me [helen] Sincerely, Helen.
Dear Bobbie,
Don and I are so sad to hear that Dan passed away. We remember him as such a kind and hard working man. We enjoyed talking with him on our many visits to your home in Arcadia and the Penthouse. We have lost touch since you moved away from us but we think of you two and your family very often.. We are so happy to see that you have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are in the same house in Arcadia so please feel free to come by. We would love to see you. Our love and condolences to you and your family at this time.
Love, Pat and Don
Bobbie,
I was so sad to hear about Dan.
I found this saying that seems to express how I felt about him.
Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts……..and we are never the same. Well, Dan left footprints all over my heart (we had so many fun times at Cardiac Rehab at St. Joes ), and I will never forget him.
Keeping you in my heart.
Julie Jackson RN