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Lou Marsico
March 31, 2024
Rich was a good friend old friends are gold friends I will be praying for him and Joan his beloved wife
Paul Gram
June 7, 2021
So sorry to hear of Rich Sr's passing. Marian and I know how much he loved and was loved in return. Many prayers for family as you celebrate him and mourn for your personal loss.
Debra Hohman
April 22, 2021
Richard Panza graced my family with his presence, at Worrell Funeral Home during a Hohman family funeral.
I had been traveling internationally for many years and it was a pleasure to discuss international and domestic politics with Mayor Panza.
With Support and Love to the family,
Debra Hohman (Daughter of Henry J. Hohman III, Etna, PA.)
Fran (Ferraro) Hensel
April 18, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Joan and family. I grew up next door to" Richie" and his family and have fond memories of the good old days in Sharpsburg. Rest in Peace and my God look after those you left behind.
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Carma Rey Klaja
April 12, 2021
So many wonderful memories I’ll cherish. Hopefully Rich and Dad are sitting together deep into a poker game, laughing, smoking cigars and catching up on old times. Deepest Sympathies to his family. Rest in Peace Rich.
John Raum (Lakatos)
April 11, 2021
To the family I offer my deepest sympathies. Mr. Panza was one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure knowing. The whole family is a reflection of him. I truly am sad for your loss. As a child growing up next door, I was always welcome in your house, whether to visit, shoot pool or use the speed bag. It was a needed escape. Thank you Mr. Panza and the whole family for that. I will always remember.
Larry Dunn Dunn, former Allegheny County Commissioner
April 11, 2021
Dear Joan and Family,
I was very sorry to read of Rich's passing. He was a good man, dedicated to his family and his community. I got to know him in the 1980's, at various county and League of Municipalities events, and always enjoyed talking to him about his beloved Sharpsburg. Rich represented his borough with honor and never missed an opportunity to help the citizens of Sharpsburg.
I last had the opportunity of seeing him when we talked at the funeral of a mutual friend two years.
He will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched in a such a positive way.
Joe & Elaine Kolc
April 10, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Joan and her family on the passing of Rich. He was a life long friend and classmate. May God be with all of you during the sad time. The people of Sharpsburg lost a dear friend. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Love! Joe, Elaine and family.
Diane (Vita) Scott
April 10, 2021
Dear Panza Family,
May the Love of Friends and Family carry you through this grief. Mr. Panza was a Kind and Gentle man. He was always easy to talk to and made you feel like you mattered. I really admired your dad, Holly! I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to You and Your Family. God Bless!
Mara O'Neill
April 9, 2021
Jody and Richie gave me my first job. How lucky for me - a pretty naïve and dumb kid, I couldn’t have worked for better people. I will always be grateful for their mentorship and for the patience they showed to me.
Paula Volkman
April 9, 2021
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Holly. My Condolences.
Peter Ferraro
April 8, 2021
Joan and Family,
So sorry to read of Rich's passing. Growing up in Sharpsburg and living on Middle Street in my younger days I always remember Rich taking me and the neighbor kids to the Willow swimming pool. He was always fun to be with and always had a smile or a joke to tell. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. God Bless.
Michael Ferraro
April 8, 2021
Such a good man. He helped more than a few people out of a pinch, including me as a teenager. I saw him a few times over the years...and nothing changed. He stood up for the week and had a heart of gold. I saw it with my own eyes. He was a mans man and his family is better because of it. God Bless Mr. Panza. Heaven got a good guy today.
Greg Bier
April 8, 2021
My condolences to the Panza family for the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. A kind man with an ever so kind family.
Linda Hyatt
April 8, 2021
The world lost another great man. My deepest sympathy to the Panza family. Love you all.
Sharon Tarasi
April 7, 2021
RIP Richie
Rhonda Cummings Cummings
April 7, 2021
Sending prayers and condolences for the family! May God bless and comfort you all in your loss!
Susan Smith
April 7, 2021
My deepest condolences go out the the entire Panza family. May he R.I.P.
Lou marsico
April 8, 2021
Rich and I grew up together he was a good friend we had many good times and laughs together I know god has a special place for a speciAl man
Cindy Drissel
April 8, 2021
You will be missed. Rich was one of a kind. A gentle giant. The one you could always go to for anything. He was dedicated to his family far and near. He is with my mom and dad (Pat and Larry) playing cards and talking about their cruises. Love you Rich.
My deepest sympathies to all the family
Cousins Strong
Dan Garripoli
April 7, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the Panza family. Just a great person, father, and public servant.
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