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Sergio Pandelli Obituary

Sergio Joseph Pandelli Sergio Joseph Pandelli, 34, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2006. He fought a long, hard, brave, and heroic battle with leukemia. Through it all, he never once complained but rather was concerned more for his family. The compassionate and loving heart of this husband, father, son, and brother will forever leave a hole in our hearts and lives forever. Our lives were made richer by his presence and his true faith in God inspired us all and brought us closer to the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Irene Pandelli, beautiful daughter, Annabella Pandelli, parents Rocky and Louisa Pandelli, brothers Josiah and Joey Pandelli, grandmothers Lucy Pandelli and Tina Baragona, uncles Dominic and Tony Baragona, aunt Gina Mordecki, mother-in-law Amelia Murillo, and countless friends and family. He was born and raised in Warren, Ohio and later moved to Arizona where he graduated from Arizona State University. He is remembered by his friends and family as a man that never had a bad or deceitful intension about or towards anyone. A true saint and a true spirit. Honey, you are now in the most beautiful place and you are healed! God Bless You! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 from 5 to 8 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ with a memorial service at 7 p.m.. Burial will be held in Ohio. Remembrances in Sergio's name may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2990 E Northern Ave. Suite E-100 Phoenix, AZ 85028.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 17, 2006.

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Eric Dunn

February 5, 2018

Greetings,

I grew up in the same neighborhood as Sergio, him being on Hollywood and I on Edgewood. I was saddened to recently find out of his passing. Though we failed to keep in touch after we went our own ways after East Jr. and Harding, I have always been curious as to where my childhood friend landed, and what great things he would accomplish. It appears that Sergio did not disappoint.

I am saddened that Sergio has left us way too soon, as did another of our old neighborhood friends, Joe Muscardelli.

I am happy to say that it was my pleasure to have crossed paths with Sergio and spent some of the best times of my youth with him running throughout the block. Rest well my friend, and may your family be blessed with your memory.

Eric Dunn
Warren, Ohio
WGH 1990

September 14, 2015

As I read all the beautiful comments.I am so grateful to all of you for posting out your love for Sergio..He was a wonderful son,father,husband and brother.T he world was a richer and kinder place with him in it.He was a joy to raise and a very unselfish person.This world was a little brighter with him in.I talk about him always to his daughter Annabella,she is a beautiful young lady with many of your wonderful traits.You are greatly missed everyday by your dad and me and your brothers.you would just love baby Jojo.we'll all meet again someday and what a reunion that will be.that makes my heart break a little less.miss you so and love you much.Mom

March 9, 2015

Your daughter is 11 today....she is beautiful, kind and compassionate, just like you were. Not a day goes by that she does not see your picture, on her nightstand, the one where she was 13 months old and you are holding her...one of my favorite pictures. Happy Birthday Annabella.....your dada in heaven will always love you! You will always be his "pubastink".

SHAWN Spade

January 27, 2013

Just searching for long lost friends and found the bad news. I don't remember a lot of people from school, but I never forgot about sergio. I was faster than him, but he could out jump me. He was always smart, and I knew he would become someone great. God bless you Sergio, and God bless your family.

Thom Brodeur

January 15, 2013

Thank you Deb White for the 'reminder'. This brought tears to my eyes. Selfishly, tears of heartache because I miss my best friend so much. Unselfishly, tears of joy because I know Sergio is basking in the beauty of his heavenly rewards. In a healthy body. With a sound mind. Full of life and love. But even more of it.

Every day. I am thankful that this remarkable human being was a light in my life for decades.

Love you Sergio. Much.

November 23, 2009

Hello honey,
Just wanted to let you know that our daughter, Annabella, asks about you all the time. Tonight she was worried that you would not recognize her in her girl scout outfit. I told her you did, even in heaven. She then proceeded to tell me that she missed you and why you were in heaven. I could only tell her that God needed a good, kind, loving, man in heaven. She didn't like that answer and wanted me to ask God why. These are the times that I feel that my heart is ripped out of my body and crushed to a pulp. It brought me back in time to when you were worried about Annabella not recognizing you after a month of hospitilization, and I remember telling you that "Annabella could never forget her dada," and she still doesn't because I remind her every day of how much you loved her. She still kisses you picture every night before going to sleep. I also told her that even though you were not here, there is so much of YOU in her. Thank God for that. Just had to let you know.....

Irene Pandelli

February 13, 2006

Honey, I miss you so much and on this Valentine's Day, you will have been absent from us for 1 month. It feels like an eternity. Annabella has done so much in just the month that you have been gone. There are so many things that you have not been able to witness. She is beautiful and bright. She wore ponytails the other day, you would have just loved the way she looked. She looked like a little girl and not a baby. Every day I miss calling you or telling you the new thing that she has done. I know in my heart you are watching from heaven. She calls out your name "da-da" and it reminds me that you are not here and that she can never hug or hold you. That you will never see all the wonderful and mischievious things that she does. She will be two soon and I can't imagine this upcoming birthday without you here. I miss you and love you. The giant void in my heart is as endless as the universe. I will keep my promise to remind Annabella how much you loved her and that if you could be here, you would for every precious moment of her life. Happy Valentine's Day, I Love You. We Love You. Your Wife and Daughter.

Jesse White

February 2, 2006

I don't know of a person on this earth who has met or known Serge, who has thought or said an indecent thing about this man! This says alot about how great of a human being Sergio was. I will always remember Serge as a humble and kind individual who would do anything for you.



Serge and I were friends since childhood in Ohio. He moved to Arizona after high school, seeking to better himself and get his education. Serge was devoted & focused...working full time, going to school and studying harder than all of his friends. The man smoked us all on Jeopardy (TV) everytime....I haven't met too many (if any) smarter than Serge.



Serge was a brave and trusting friend, moving 2,000 miles away from his family, friends and the comforts of "home" in Warren trusting I had made a good decision in moving west. He and I got our "feet wet" together in alot of ventures out here, including buying a house together at the age of 21. I couldn't have asked for a more honest, trustworthy person to share an investment with.



Annabella and my daughter Lauryn share the same birthday, March 9th. Somehow, I'm sure God blessed us with this unique situation for a reason. (God blessed us with two beautiful daughters Serge, don't you think?)



I am truly thankful for the times that I was able to spend with Sergio in his short time on this earth. I am really going to miss my friend. It will be great to see him again one day---I'm sure he will be one of the first to meet his old friends in heaven, just to check and see if there is anything that we may need!

Pablo & Audrey Gomez

February 1, 2006

Irene,Annabella,& Amelia. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Sergio is with God now and he will always be watching. I am glad I got to meet him. I will keep him and you in our thoughts and prayers always.

Joel White

February 1, 2006

Can't say enough or even understand how it is to loose a son or a brother. Just wanted to say everything happens for a reason and only god knows this one. I will continue to thank Serg and everything his family ever did for me! Without Serg and Jesse I would still be a nobody and am deeply sad that Serg can only be with us in spirit. I will see ya Serg up there one day and will remember you always as being the one to say "Just take it," and you are truly the real Obie One.

Cheryl Scott

February 1, 2006

My condolences go out to Sergio’s family, both in Arizona and Ohio. I knew the family years ago from attendance at the same church in Ohio when Sergio was a little boy. I thank God for all those who joined in prayer, around the country, to our Lord through Sergio’s illness. The passing of one so loved is never easy, but what a blessing to know the impact Sergio had on so many lives. Remember the memories created and the laughter shared to keep Sergio alive in your hearts. Bless God for his mercy and strength until we all meet again in his kingdom.

Debra White

February 1, 2006

After reading the heartfelt guest entries written on this site, looking at the photos posted of Sergio, Josiah and Joey wiped away my tears and brought laughter instead. Having known Sergio since he was a little boy, I remember the polite and well-mannered, quiet yet very funny and witty, kid who grew to be a man of the same manner. Sergio, my son Jesse, their friends Amy and Thom and others -- these kids grew together and shared their happy and sad times together. Serge, you have no worries that they, along your family and Irene's, and your many other friends, will always be there for Irene and Isabella. And God will bless them, of that there is no doubt. I pray that the angels guide their lives always and watch over them. Our trust is that we will all be together again someday, but for the time being you enjoy the after-life blessings you so deserve. A man of honor, love, concern and compassion -- that's how I'll remember, you, Serge.

Love,

Debra

Ric and Angie Aranda

January 24, 2006

Irene, Annabella, Amelia and all of Sergio's family. Sharing in your sorrow more than words can say, Please know how very much you are all cared about and how deeply your loss is felt by all. The days ahead will be strengthened by all the love in your hearts. God has blessed you and will continue to watch over you

Lonnie Lopez

January 20, 2006

Irene, on behalf of the Lopez family we send our deepest condolescences to you and your daughter. We will have you and your family in our prayers.

Jill Paul

January 20, 2006

Irene, I'm so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like such a neat guy and you two had so little time to be together. I wish I'd had the chance to meet him. My heart is with you.

Thom Brodeur

January 20, 2006

Love you just the same now that you're in heaven as we did when you were on earth. And, can't wait to see you again. In your heavenly body. At peace and in good health. For as many of us who were asking for a 'miracle' that you would remain with us; I am convinced that the greater miracle is that you took the next step in your journey and will now help each of us along the way. You always had an abundant life 'in' the Lord, now you have an abundant life WITH the Lord. You are blessed. But we still miss and love you. Very much. You'll forever remain an angel on our shoulders, Serg. Love you, man.

Frances Carreon

January 18, 2006

Irene,i'm sorry about your loss.I just wanted you to know that i will always be there for you and your family.You and Sergio have always been there for me and for that i am greatful.He will always be around, in spirit and in our hearts forever more.Yours,Frances.

Mark Matteo

January 17, 2006

Sending our deepest sympathies to Sergio's wife and daughter, his family and everyone else that knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



The Matteo Family

Brothers for life.

January 17, 2006

Brothers from the start...

January 17, 2006

Lupe H. Gonzales

January 17, 2006

Irene, I am so sorry for your loss my condolences goes out to you and your family.

Linda Stanar

January 17, 2006

My sympathies and prayers go out to Sergio's family. I've known Serge since he was just a kid. He and my daughter Amy, Jesse, and Thom were the original "Warrenites" that moved out to sunny AZ. They were all such good friends almost all of their lives. I remember all of the good times they had as kids growing up and then out in AZ. I met Irene on a visit and have seen pictures of Bella. Sergio was just a wonderful guy with a heart of gold. Now he's up in heaven in some really good company, my husband Al included. It's never easy to lose someone so young. May God comfort all of us who are left here on earth and help us remember all the good times we had with Sergio. He was one of the good guys.

Stephanie DeLeo

January 17, 2006

My heart goes out to Louisa, Rocki, Irene, Annabelle and all Serg's siblings.

Sergio was once a student of mine back in a church we all attended in Ohio. Always such a handsome, kind, respectful, young man I watched as he grew into a man who married and was blessed with a daughter.



The Lord and Sergio can not be separated in my thoughts of him.

Instead of dwelling on all the "whys" we all must have right now, join me in giving God thanksgiving for blessing our lives with the gift of knowing Sergio, even though that time was cut too short.

It finally was too much and the Lord said, "Come to Me".

Thank you Sergio for leaving the marks of your life and memory upon my heart.

God will take care of your family, you just rejoice in the freedom of being released from this body - no more pain or worries...rest under the shadow of His wing and unending love.

I will never forget you and I am sure soon all of us will be rejoicing in the same place.

You never die as long as your memory is imprinted on our hearts!

My life was made richer for having you cross my path.

Love,

Stephanie

George & Sandy Garcia

January 17, 2006

Irene, Annabella, Amelia, and Sergio's family: We can't express in words our heartful sadness for all of you. We know that Sergio fought a great fight. He is now in a better place and we know he will look down on all of you from Heaven. Your very own guardian angel. While we know your hearts are heavy, we thank God for welcoming him home and that he's no longer struggling or feeling pain. We offers our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time of sorrow and healing. God Bless you all.



Rest in peace Sergio. You will remain in our hearts forever through Irene, Annabella, and your family.

Bob LaChapelle

January 17, 2006

God Bless you, Sergio, and your friends and family.

TIFFANY OWENS

January 17, 2006

SERGIO WAS A KIND SWEET AND COURAGOUS MAN WHO NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THE PAIN HE WAS GOING THROUGH I NEW SERGIO THROUGH THE CLINIC HE WAS TREATED IN AND I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HIM WE NOW HAVE A BRAVE NEW ANGEL UP AND HEAVEN AND I FEEL LUCKY HE'S ON MY SIDE..TIFFERS

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