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Joseph Panzitta Obituary
Joseph Panzitta of Pollock Drive, Pittston, formerly of North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, died at home Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.
Born Jan. 5, 1929, in Pittston, he was a son of the late Dominick and Minnie Gentile Panzitta. In his youth, his family moved to Triple Springs Farm in Harding.
A 1946 West Pittston High School graduate, Joe continued his education at Bucknell Junior College, Wilkes-Barre. He was associated with his father in the anthracite coal business and later founded Panzitta Enterprises Inc., a general contracting firm where he served as president until his retirement in 1994.
In retirement, Joe took great pride in his farm in Harding, generously giving away vegetables to family and friends.
Joe was an Irem Temple Motor Corps member, where he excelled at the slow race. He received the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Wilkes-Barre and Plains Rotary Clubs and was a member of the Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre.
Joe and his wife, Rose Marie, were supporters of many local civic and charitable organizations, including King's College, Wilkes University, Wyoming Valley Children's Association and Osterhout Library. Most recently, they established the Joseph and Rose Marie Panzitta Nursing Education Scholarship at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Joe was preceded in death by his son, Michael; and siblings, Mary Mack, George and David Panzitta.
Surviving is his wife of 67 years, the former Rose Marie Montone; children, Mary and husband, Michael Rosto, Bear Creek; Joseph and wife, Paula, Harding; James and wife, Colleen, Dallas; John and wife, Sandra, Lehman; and Ann and husband, Anthony Bartolacci, Palmer; sister, Dolores Fielding, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Joe's life will take place with visitation which will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday from McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.
The interment will be private.
Donations to your favored charity are preferred and will honor Joe's memory.
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Bob Wolensky
September 1, 2023
My sincere sympathies to the Panzitta family, including Mrs. Panzitta, on Joe´s passing. He was a wonderfully kind person who always loved to talk about mining history and other topics. He will long be remembered. Peace and best wishes to the family.
Arnone family
September 1, 2023
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The Guidance and Love he taught shows through his family
and the wonderful life he achieved! Pride and honesty in all you do is the testament he
left on this precious Earth. May God bless you and help you continue his wonderful legacy.
Carol A Carroll
August 31, 2023
Dear RoseMarie,
We are very sorry to hear about your husband's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Carol Carroll and Dorothy Carroll
Megan Rutkoski
August 31, 2023
We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
- The Rutkoski Family
Ned Delaney
August 31, 2023
Some people enter our life and leave everlasting impressions. So too, are the memories that erupt at times and appear from a circumstance . He left a legacy filled with such, which allow for wonderful stories. My hope, besides God's blessings and solace on you all, that as those stories come to mind and are shared; they will always bring a smile.
Joyce cardoni
August 31, 2023
My deepest condolences for your family. Joe was such a lovely man. He was such a gentleman. Joyce Cardoni.
Susan (Engel) Stoddard
August 30, 2023
Very sorry for your loss, Panzitta family.
Joe & Bob Mattie
August 30, 2023
To the Panzitta Family:
We would like to offer our condolences. Joe will me missed but not forgotten. He was a great guy and fun to be around. I enjoyed my many talks with him on the farm and appreciate that he allowed us to plant alongside of him for many years. May God bless and greet him.
Bob and Cindy Miller
August 30, 2023
We are very sorry for the passing of The Chief. He was a very generous man and we learned so much about farming. He will be sadly missed.
Karen & Bob Fountain, Bradenton, FL.
August 30, 2023
Rose Marie & Family,
Our sincere condolences and respect for Joe at his passing. We'll cherish the memories of meeting both of you and your family at all the social activities over the years. Hopefully, when we return to visit PA, we'll visit you as well. God bless you and your family.
Hal & Jean Flack
August 30, 2023
To the Panzitta Family,
Please accept out most sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Panzitta. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of God. May wonderful memories of him bring you all some comfort at this most difficult time.
Donald McFadden
August 30, 2023
John,Jim,
My condolences to you both on the passing of your dad.
It is hard to replace a great dad.
Enjoyed the round table at the Westmoreland Club with your dad.
Donald McFadden
Bill Hooper
August 30, 2023
Dear Mrs. P and Family, I will always have fond memories of Joe looking for me on a daily basis to be sure I shared his vegetables at the shop or jobsite. I met him in his retirement years and he never stopped doing and giving and sharing his knowledge.
Marty&Kathy Kane
August 30, 2023
Dear Panzitta Family: We would at this time like to extend our most sincere condolences on the death of your husband&father Joe. I knew Joe for many years and he was a real gentleman. Our thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
patrick nallon
August 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry bonner
August 30, 2023
Dear Panzitta family so sorry for your loss of Joe he was a great guy please accept our condolences may Joe rest in peace sincerely Jerry Bonner family daytona beach florida
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