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rosalie clementi
January 8, 2023
rent to messmer with rich and worked with him at cardinal stritch a stand up guy and a great basketball player
February 9, 2018
Dear Mrs. Panella,
I do not know if you remember me but you were my Pom Pon parent that looked after us at Pius. I was friends with Tiffany. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family. You were a very special and warm lady who I remember fondly. Much love,
Gina (kuxhause) Alday
January 31, 2018
Mira, I don't know if you remember me, but we met you in Naples, and you graciously offered to rent your condo to us. I just wanted you to know how very sorry I am to learn of Rich's passing. Prayers to you and all of your wonderful family. - Joan Breva
Cindy Ciero
January 23, 2018
Mira,
Our hearts go out to you and all of our family. Rich will be missed greatly, as he is loved deeply. We pray that God comforts you with the knowledge that he is home with Aunt Dolly and Jesus.
Love,
Marilyn and Cindy
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Mary Finnerty
January 22, 2018
Dear, Panella Family ,the Finnerty family is so sorry for your loss. We have talked about how strong Rich was . I know Jim was there to meet Rich and welcomed him into heaven .God bless you all.
Joel Claassen
January 22, 2018
My love and condolences to your entire family. Rich was such a beautiful person full of such incredible spirit. Every time he walked into a room you could feel the positive energy from him. I know the greater basketball community of Wisconsin will miss him. With my deepest sympathy, Joel Claassen.
Rena Glorioso
January 21, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 21, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tom & Ann Kleber
January 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Panella family . May Rich rest in peace.
January 19, 2018
Mira, sorry to hear about Richie. I worked with him for about twelve years at AIW union office and he was such a great guy. He really loved his family and his basketball. I remember when he would leave early to coach at St. Joan Antita and he talked about those girls like they were family too. He will be truly missed by everyone but his spirt will be with you and your family forever. May he rest in peace.
Love and prayers to you and your family
Jean (Geno) Leonhardt
Peter
January 17, 2018
Dear Mr. Panella - You were always so good to me, made me feel like family, words can't express the loss I'm feeling today...
You were such a good hearted Man, a genuinely good good man with the most generous soul I've ever had the pleasure to know...
You fought long and hard, I would expect nothing less...
Mrs. Panella & Family - My heart goes out to you all, my most heartfelt condolences to all of you, you are all in my prayers - I know first hand the love you all had for each other.
Linda Battistoni
January 17, 2018
Mira, I am so sorry to hear about Dickie. (that's what we always called him)! Such a sweet sweet man. He really reminded me of my dad with that great smile. Please give your children my condolences.
Linda Battistoni (Chiero)
January 17, 2018
Will miss you Rich.
Always Greg Loguercio
Carole Librizzi
January 17, 2018
Mira, God has a special place for you for all the love you gave Rich in his time of need. Love to you and the family.
Maria Zoske
January 16, 2018
Rich was a wonderful and kind man. I renember him playing softball for Libby's with 2 of my older brothers back in the late 70's/early 80's. I remember hanging out with his daughters Lisa and Tiffany one time at Sussex Lions Days while the guys played in the softball tournament. Fun times back then. My sympathies to his family. May God grant him eternal rest and perpetual light shine upon him. RIP Rich.Gone too soon.
joe b
January 16, 2018
A real class act
JOE B
January 16, 2018
BEST OF THE BEST
Susan Montoya
January 16, 2018
Rich was a beautiful, sweet and amazing man. He has touched so many with his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Montoya
January 16, 2018
What a beautiful, sweet, amazing man Rich was. He will be missed by all that knew him and have been touched by his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Wilson
January 15, 2018
Sending sympathy, love and hope to the Panella family. He will be missed. Love to you all ...
Mike Seramur
January 15, 2018
Rich was one special man...husband, father, coach, friend ......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2oWnTnRlOA&sns=fb
Our deepest sympathy to Mira and the family at his passing.
Regards,
Mike & Sue Seramur
Terry McCusker
January 15, 2018
A more kinder, caring & loving person, I have not met. God created Rich for a purpose & Rich fulfilled that purpose. Rich touched so many people in so many ways. Thank you for a job well done.
Jim Lemmen
January 15, 2018
When you look up CLASS ACT / TRUE GENTLEMAN in dictionary a full size picture of RICH PANELLA will be there.
RIP COACH
E L
January 14, 2018
Mister' thank you for being a wonderful part of my life. I will miss you always
Brian Ganz
January 14, 2018
Rich was such an amazing man and kind person. He will truly be missed.
Patti Fox
January 14, 2018
God has called one of his best home. A true angel that will live on inside all that knew him. Rest easy Rich.
Dawn Luera
January 14, 2018
Rest in peace my friend ❤
Dawn Luera
January 14, 2018
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Rich and his family in their time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing he is only gone from your sight, but will remain forever in your heart. RIP Rich
rosalie clementi
January 14, 2018
so sorry to hear about Rich rest in peace hugs to the family
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