Roger B. Panara II

Canandaigua – Roger B. Panara II, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathryn (Peets) Panara; four children, Katie Panara, Kelli Panara (fiancé, Cal Andrews), Roger B. Panara III, and Laura Panara; parents, Roger B. and Irene Panara; three brothers, Jeff (Mary Ann) Panara, David Panara, and Michael (Melissa) Panara; three nephews, Nicholas (fiancé, Jennifer), Matthew, and Michael; two nieces, Allison and Natalie; and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ann and Raymond Peets.
Roger was born and raised in Rome, NY. He was a graduate of Rome Free Academy, class of 1980. Roger earned a bachelor's degree from St. John Fisher College, class of 1984. He spent his career working as an insurance agent, the last 21 years at Canandaigua Insurance Agency.
Roger was a member of St. Mary's Church, member and president of the Merrill Hose Volunteer Fire Co. and the Rochester Tipclub, Inc. He enjoyed skiing, boating on Canandaigua Lake, playing basketball at the YMCA and his adult soccer league. Roger was always willing to help out a friend in need. The most important thing in his life was his family and spending time with his children. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
His memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 19, at 11:00 am, at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's School, 16 Gibson St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.