Obituary of Louis W. Panzanaro

Louis W. Panzanaro, Sr. a “life-long” resident of Peekskill passed away on November 23, 2016, just shy of his 102nd birthday. Mr. Panzanaro worked for the NY Central Railroad in Croton-Harmon. armo.He also worked for the Peekskill Recreation Department in their basketball program where he is fondly remembered by many. He was born on December 6, 1914 in Peekskill to Ettore and Nora Fitzgerald Panzanaro. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII. Louis married Regina E. Hayes on May 12, 1945 at the Assumption Church. Locally, he was a Life Member of the Cortlandt Hook & Ladder, Columbian Hose #1, and the Knights of Columbus, Lodge 462. He is survived by a son, Louis W. (Eleonora) Panzanaro, Jr. of New Windsor and three daughters; Kathleen (Raymond) Berry of Chester, Jeannie (Dominick) Cianci of Montrose and Ginger (Frank) Dandreano of Fishkill. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a sister, Gloria DeMeo, sister-in-law, Barbara Panzanaro, and brother-in-law, Pat (Joanne) Hayes, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Regina, grandson, Louis Panzanaro, III, a brother, Ettore Panzanaro, a sister, Nora Rodgers and a great-great grandson, Carter Pollard. Visitation is Sunday, November 27th, from 3pm to 8pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 28th, 10am at the Assumption Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. In his memory, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the LWP III Scholarship Fund, 1480 Riverview Ave., Peekskill, NY 10566.