Michael James Panko

Michael James Panko obituary, Pensacola, FL

Michael James Panko

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Michael Panko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pensacola Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home - Pensacola on Feb. 16, 2026.
Michael James Panko, 53, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Michael was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, after he was located in the Pensacola area for 45 years.

Michael was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He loved attending Little Flower Catholic Church for Sunday service.

Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Rose M. Panko, as well as his beloved cat, P.I.M.A.

Michael is survived by his parents, John and Ligaya Panko, his two beloved daughters, Ashleigh and Kaitlyn Panko, sister, Cindy Williams as well as niece and nephews, Jordan and Jalen Williams.

A special thank you to James Whitehead and Kent Vancil for being there as friends for Mike. Thank you, Ramon Hearn for providing life-long friendship and support to the Panko family in their time of need.

In lieu of flowers for those who wish to support the local or National Veterans Associations in Michael Panko's name.

Service times/days will be at a later date.

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