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Dianne M. Panetta
Dianne M. ( Farley ) Panetta, 70, of Norristown, PA passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.
She was born in Norristown, Pa on August 7, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert L. and the late Anne Marie (Mullin) Farley, Jr.
Dianne was raised in Norristown. She also spent many years in Conshohocken raising her family. Dianne was a loving, busy mother to her six children and a wonderful caregiver to her husband during his prolonged illness.
She was a switchboard operator with Suburban Community Hospital of East Norriton, Pa. Dianne was also a waitress for many years, and her memory for complicated orders was impressive. She didn't have to write anything down and always got the order right.
She was the wife of the late Herbert J. Panetta, Jr..
Survivors include Son Herbert J. (Brittany Walton) Panetta, III of Levittown, Pa, Son Anthony M. Panetta of Norristown, Pa, Daughter Maria N. Panetta of Limerick, Pa, Son Daniel R. (Bridget) Panetta of Lansdale, Pa, Daughter Amanda K. Panetta of Norristown, Pa, Daughter Valerie A. (Erik) Carrillo of Norristown, Pa, Brother David (Beth) Farley of Collegeville, Pa, Sister Sharon (Gary) Pearson of Schwenksville, Pa, Sister Nancy (William) Bangert of Norristown, Pa. She is also survived by her Grandchildren EJ, Katie, Logan, Parker, Austen, Elijah & Julian, a cousin Suzanne Roth and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA, (610) 277-1600. .
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Amanda P
March 24, 2025
Hello Mother, that always made you laugh when I referred to you as, "Mother." . Wherever you are, whether it be heaven or have been reincarnated, (you always knew just how widespread and open-minded my belief system is) I just truly pray that you are happy and feel so full of life! Because you absolutely deserve it without a doubt. You mean the world to me and I feel such a massive hole in my heart and soul where you took up a great deal of space there. Nobody could EVER replace you. Growing up observing and admiring your strength always gave me the strength to make it through whatever it may be. You were the only person in my life who fully understood me beyond a doubt. Especially with my mental health. A major area in my life that always needed that particular support and comfort you constantly gave and showed me. I could go on and on here about just how much you mean the world to me. It would be an entire novel. Thank you for always being there for me and constantly taking care of me. We both had our good and bad days. But at the end of the day we both still managed to let one another know just how much we love each other. I promise I will continue to make my infamous construction paper cards for you every year for your birthday. And just know that I'm going to be on. I know how much you worried about me. You created a big beautiful family and we are all looking out for each other. And your brother and sisters and always very helpful and supportive beyond a doubt. This was the most tragic event I feared if it ever came. Ill never be ready to ever let you go. I truly thought that I was going to crumble into a million pieces. It appears someone is definitely watching over me and the rest of the family. Evelyn's is also taking great care of me very much. Losing you broke her heart just as much. She's always been apart of our family and will forever be. She was there for me that night without hesitation and took care of me. If it wasn't for her these stages of grief I'm going through would be impossible to fight through. I was in denial that you passed. I still may be. But this deep depression will definitely be here for a long time. You always made me feel safe and I absolutely loved that you felt more safe when I was with you. I will forever miss laying in your bed with you watching Blue Bloods and Law and Order SVU. That's where my safety net was whenever I felt scared or sad. All I had to do was lay there quietly and feel all that pain disappear for a little while. I love you with every fiber of my being and just know that I'm going to be ok. If not today or tomorrow. Some day. I will never forget you. Love always, your daughter.
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Donna Hunsberger
February 25, 2025
I will miss Dianne dearly. She was a good friend and a good soul. Hope she has found peace in a higher place. I'll always love ya Di.
Michelle Warner
February 16, 2025
My heart goes out to the family. Praying for all of you as you navigate through this. Many memories of my childhood were spent with Dianne and her children.
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