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FRANK VINCENT PANZONE Jr.
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FRANK PANZONE Obituary
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.
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Glen Gilpin
October 22, 2014
My first job at 13 was working at Panzone's pizza in Beach Haven and those experiences over several years have lived with me throughout my life. To this day cooking is a huge hobby of mine and it all started with Frank's relentless passion to be the best and serve the best. At times during those years I needed a friend, a mentor and often times a father figure and Frank was always there to fill whichever role was warranted at the time. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Panzone family, as well as the rest of us who also lost a true friend.
Bill Derrickson
November 24, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Panzone family. My first real job was at Panzones in Surf City and I worked there for 5 summers. It was a great experience and it gave me much respect for the entire Panzone family. I feel so sorry for your loss and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers
Chef Marti Mongiello
April 10, 2013
An excellent article was written about Frank at http://www.mikestraka.com/2012/12/03/frank-panzone-life-of-pie/
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Marion Mongiello
April 9, 2013
My husband, Mike, and I bought a house on LBI in 1978 and soon found Frank's first little pizza shop. Our sons,Michael and Marti both worked there and we came to know Frank as a caring and honorable person who taught our sons a lot about hard work and being a man. My heart aches for you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Chef Marti Mongiello
April 8, 2013
Dear Joyce and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of Stormy and I. Frank was a great teacher and business person. We are very sorry for your loss.
Chef Marti Mongiello
April 8, 2013
This candle will remain lit forever Frank, I am happy you are with Jimmy and sorry I could not change what happened to you. I tried to reach you for many years from the White House and Camp David - you taught me so much. Bless your whole family - I offer my condolences to every one of your loving and kind family.
Lisa Panzone
December 27, 2012
Our Son Frank Vincent Panzone, Jr
My first born
a child with unbelievable beauty
Hair as sunny as sun
Always smiling
Rosy cheeks to touch
He captured the hearts of all who met him
Taken from our arms too soon
Now all we can do is
Wrap you in our hearts
Be not afraid our precious son
We shall always be with you
Ma and Dad
LESA PANZONE
December 26, 2012
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT YOU
AND WE FEEL SO APART
YOURE NOT REALLY GONE
BECAUSE YOU ARE RIGHT HERE IN OUR HEARTS
WE TRY SO HARD TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU
AS WE TRY TO GET THROUGH EACH DAY
WHILE THINKING OF THE MANT THINGS
WE DIDNT GET TO DO OR SAY
SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT YOU FRANKIE
YOU AND US ARE NOT FAR APART
fOR EVERY TIME WE THINK OF YOU
YOURE RIGHT HERE IN OUR HEARTS
O HOW OUR HEARTS BLEED FOR YOU
SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT YOU
YOU WILL BE US
ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS
Guiletta Panzone- Hubbard
December 26, 2012
Dearest Uncle Frankie,
I will love you in my heart forever and always. Thank you for for being the worls's greatest Godfather anyone could ever wish for, let alone ever begin to dream of. One of my favorite memories was when i made my Holy Communion and I chose you to walk me down the aisle. Even though you always treated me so very special , from that moment on i felt like your little chosen princess, and knew we we had a special bond between us. Our memories will live on in my heart.
YOUR Loving Goddaughter forever,
Guiletta ROSE
Scot D
December 17, 2012
I just learned today. So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Frank's company, he was a real trooper. I'll miss seeing him, and am so grateful for the memories. Rest in Peace Frank, and Blessings to your entire family.
December 17, 2012
Joyce, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my Hail Mary's.
Beth Fellona ( women from centre st. that you would see at FCCC)
Christine and Peter Russo
December 13, 2012
We just learned of the sad news of Franks passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
The staff at The Octopus's Garden
Mary & Attilio Bolognese
December 9, 2012
Joyce and girls, we just heard and are devastated by the news! You & Frank have been a special part of our lives for many years. We thank you for your attention to our needs and will cherish our happy times with Frank and dear Joyce always. We loved your pizza, but loved you MORE. May our Frank rest in the arms of God's angels in peace and love and may you be comforted knowing he fought the good fight! God bless you ALL.
Susan Carhart-Haskell
December 8, 2012
Joyce, Sheri, and family. So sorry for your loss. So many years of happy times at the Slice Shack. Frank was always good to me and I will always remember those times. Prayers for your heartache to heal.
December 7, 2012
Dear Friends, please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Ed worked with Frank Sr. at Food Fair and Pantry Pride
Ed and Janet Keebler.
Steven Rushford MD
December 6, 2012
Frank, We had many great years of friendship and I will always remember working for Panzones. My Family's prayers and love goes out to your wife and daughters. Dr. Steven Rushford MD and Family.
Mickey Milazzo Richards
December 6, 2012
Many happy times spent in your restaurant while living on LBI.
Bill Derrickson
December 6, 2012
I spent my summers working at Panzones in Surf City and it was some of the best memories I have of LBI...I now am a family man, a professional and we live in Hawaii...BUT..we still have a Panzones sticker on our fridge..Our deepest sympathies to the entire Panzone family....
Rita Rapella
December 4, 2012
Dear Joyce, Kristin, and Jillian: Frank was a very special person and I am very sorry for your loss. I know he will always be with you. A big hug with all my heart. I hope to see you soon.
December 4, 2012
Sympathy to the family and friends of Frank. While I never met him personally, I enjoyed going to the tiny little walk up window for many years as a young girl while on vacation in Beach Haven. I remember being so happy when they built the bigger restaurant, knowing that they'd be around for many years to come. You are in my thoughts.
L. Stewart
December 3, 2012
Joyce and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
With Sincere Sympathy, Donald and Lucille Stewart
Austin Family
December 3, 2012
God Bless you and your family; we don't know you personally, but have had many wonderful times at your restaurants and know so many people who love you all. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Tony Pizzo
December 3, 2012
Frank Sr. and Lisa: Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and Frank junior's family. If I can get your address, I want to send you a Mass card for your son. We have never forgotten the many years of camping with you and Jimmy. Tony Pizzo, Andrew, Chris, Rich, and Diana.
December 3, 2012
Dear Lisa and Family:
We were very sorry to learn of Frank's passing. We never met him, but, in reading the heartfelt messages from people from near and far, it is easy to see the wonderful impact he had on so many. As a real champion, he even had a hole in one.
May God provide comfort to you and great memories forever.
Love,
RG WINZLER & ASSOCIATES (Bob Winzler /Lillian Linnen)
December 3, 2012
Our Prayers and thoughts are with your family. Rest in Peace. The Ebling Family
December 3, 2012
So sorry for your loss, we all look forward to the time when no one will say,"I am sick" Isa.33:24
Linda Panzone
December 2, 2012
Dear Lisa and Girls,
I cannot fathom how difficult this time is for you. Frankie was a terrific Big Brother, Uncle and Godfather. Life deals out hands that we cannot understand. Both of your Brothers were taken from you at such young ages, it just doesn't seem fair. But, we have our FAITH and believe God gives us HOPE to continue on, as we grieve the loss of those we have cherished for all of our lives. LOVE never ends.
At this most difficult time, I know that You All and your Mom and Pop are comforted that Frankie and Jimmy are now reunited, as Brothers, in the Kingdom of God. Their earthy suffering has ended and they are at peace with Our Lord for all eternity.
Sending hugs of comfort to all of you. I am so sorry that I cannot be with you for Mass tomorrow. Please, know that I am with you in my thoughts and prayers.
MD Cuz Linda
ELMER & MARY PENCE
December 2, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
ELMER AND MARY PENCE AND FAMILY
Bill and Susan Smith
December 2, 2012
Dear Joyce and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this difficult time. Frank showed us all what true bravery really is. While always wearing a smile, he battled to the end and inspired us all along the way. We feel blessed to have known him and share in your family's loss. May he finally rest in peace. With sympathy, Bill and Susan
Marilyn and Henry DeFrancesca
December 2, 2012
Dear Joyce, Kristin, and Jillian,
Frank lived life to the fullest and was a caring and loving man. We feel very blessed to have known him. His courage and determination were an inspiration to all. We will miss him.
We will be thinking of you tomorrow and are so sorry that we are unable to be there.
You remain in our loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Henry and Marilyn
December 2, 2012
God Bless you Frankie
LISA ( LU LU BELLS) PANZONE
December 1, 2012
WOW FRANKIE DIDN'T KNOW I DIDN'T EXIST ! ONLY SPENT ALMOST 53 YEARS AS YOUR " FAVORITE " SISTER, WITH THE MOST AWESOME CHILDHOOD ANYONE COULD DREAM OF. THANKS FOR BEING THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIG BROTHER , YOU EVEN WATCHED AND PROTECTED ME UNTIL THE END. NOW YOU AND JIMMY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, GOD ONLY KNOWS , BUT AS YOUR SISTER I'M SURE YOU PICKED UP JUST WHERE YOU TWO LEFT OFF. UNTIL WE ARE ALL UNITED AGAIN . FRANKIE, THANKS FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME IN MORE WAYS THAN WORDS CAN EVER EXPRESS. WE WERE BORN WITH AMAZING FAMILY VALUES AND RESPECT. I ALWAYS KNEW YOU WERE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY, EVEN JUST NOT SO LONG AGO WHILE I WAS DEALING WITH MY SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES YOU WANTED TO KNOW HOW I WAS. GOD BLESSED ME WITH A BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE, I'M JUST SO SORRY WE WEREN'T GIVEN MORE TIME TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY EACH OTHER LIKE WE ALWAYS HAVE. FRANKIE I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
JOYCE & SAL MISURACA
December 1, 2012
Dear Joyce and Girls, We will always remember Frank with that great smile. Always up beat and funny . Just a great guy so brave and strong he gave it all he had. We just know he's playing golf somewhere. We will always have great fond memories of Frank. We will miss you Buddie Love Joyce & Sal Misuraca
Ray Nasser
December 1, 2012
Dear Joyce and Family,
We will miss Frank so much and PS will never be the same without Frank. His smile was infectious and he made everyone have a better day. He will be missed a lot!
Candy and Ray Nasser
RON PODOLL
December 1, 2012
Frank was with me last year when I made a hole in one and he was just as excited if not more than I was. This alone describes his personality and friendship. All of us at Pelican Sound will truly miss him.
Tom and Susan Rosica
December 1, 2012
Dear Joyce, Kristin and Jillian
We are so sorry and very very sad to learn of Frank's passing. I will always remember Frank as the giant loveable teddy bear who dearly loved his wife and girls. Tom reminisces about all the golf tournements with the Chamber and their time at Myrtle Beach and considered Frank a true friend, a class act and one of the nicest guys he's ever known.
All that knew this Harley riding Angel were truly blessed...
Lisa Snyder- stackhouse
December 1, 2012
You will forever be in my heart and in my prayers. God bless you and rest in peace!
Sharon Hertz (Nichols)
November 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Panzone Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
William Scarpitta
November 30, 2012
Joyce, my sister and I remember so many good memories of working summers making Pizza with Frank, Billy, Bryan Haskell, and the rest of the Biedebachs. Frank always demanded the best of us, and he modeled what it meant to be a hard worker and how to treat people fairly - things that are now a part of me that I have tried to pass on to my boys. He was a blessing to me in so many ways - he put me through college and always had a job when I needed one. Through friends I have kept tabs on Frank's health the last few years, and I am saddened that he was taken so soon. Our regrets and God's comfort to your family with his passing.
DiVentura Family
November 30, 2012
Frank you came to work for us as a young man at Ventura's Pizza in Mt Laurel. You were are hard worker and eager to learn the business. We knew you would be such a big success.
So proud to have known you and worked with you. Our deepest sympathy to your family and Friends. You will be greatly missed.
Dan Arnold jr
November 30, 2012
Frank you gave me my first job when I was 12 years old folding boxes in the slice shack ,, you will never be forgotten ! Ride that Harley through the pearly gates ! God bless the Panzone family ,,
Tom & Sue Straus
November 29, 2012
Frank - a great man with an amazing, perpetual spirit. We are so blessed in our friendship with him and our dear friend, Joyce. He showed us how to life life to the fullest, never looking back, always forging ahead with that contagious smile. His memories will live on in us forever. Thank you Frank for just being you.
Our deepest sympathy to dear Joyce, Kristin, Jillian and the loved ones by their sides,
So sincerely,
Linda A. Panzone
November 29, 2012
Dear Chi-Chi, Lisa and Family,
I wish that I could be with you all at this most difficult time.
Frankie and I spent time together, as kids, at my Grandparents beach house.
He made a terrific deep dish pizza!! I will treasure my Panzone's Pizza Tee Shirt in his memory.
I know that your hearts are aching at the loss of your Dear Son. May God be with you all. Know that I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sending Lots of Love and Warm Hugs, Linda MD CUZ.
Jessica Traver
November 29, 2012
Jillian and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss please know my deepest sympathies are with you.
Karen Biedebach
November 29, 2012
Joyce,Kristin,and Jillian our sincere sympathy is expressed for your loss.Frank will live in our memories forever.I can remember way back when all of you were in your late teens and hanging at our house,Frank always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace.Cherished are the memories when Billy,Lynne,Michael and my mom all had the pleasure of working at Panzones,lots of good times and memories.God Bless all of you,Toni,Billy,Lynne,Karen and Michael Biedebach
Tom Eicke
November 28, 2012
Joyce and family, I was saddened to hear of Frank's passing today. I worked for Frank in the little shop up in Beach Haven in the early 80's when I just just a college student. Frank was such a great guy and treated me well, as did you Joyce. I have thought of him often and followed his success in both business and in life through friends that still frequent LBI. 30 years ago he inspired me, and he will live on in the memory of all he touched. God bless, Tom Eicke, Philadelphia, PA.
Lorraine Santarlas
November 28, 2012
Please know that you are our family are in my prayers at this most difficult time. Peace be with you.
November 28, 2012
Joyce, Kristin, & Jillian:
Our thoughts are with you, and wish we could be there with you to personally offer our sincere sympathy and give you all a big hug. We will always cherish the fond memories of Frank as a great neighbor who loved his family, his friends, his golf, his restaurants, his politics, and his toys. Times spent with Frank were always special and just plain fun. He was truly an eternal optimist and fought his battle with a strength and determination seldom seen. We truly are blessed that our paths crossed with yours in Pelican Sound. John & Marcia
November 28, 2012
So proud of my cousin. He fought with everything he had, not for himself but for loved ones he would leave behind. You will be very deeply missed Frankie. May you enjoy peace and wellness in God's kingdom. Love you!
Andrea Casarow
November 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May the angels lead him to paradise, and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace.
Andrea Casarow, Grace Herdelin, Lucia Herdelin, and Mary Herdelin
Frank's hole in one last year.
Andrea Jones
November 28, 2012
Frankie, we love you like a brother. Joe and Mike golfed at the hole you had the hole in one. They saw your rainbow in the clouds. You will surely be missed. We so love you and your family.
Frank's hole in one
Andrea Jones
November 28, 2012
Frank, I love you like a brother. We had some great boat rides together. I will never forget one of the best meals of my life at your Florida home last year. Joe saw a rainbow yesterday at the golf course where you had your hole in one. Joe and Mike knew you were smiling down on them.
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