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Michael A. Panzo

1949 - 2017

Michael A. Panzo obituary, 1949-2017, New Haven, CT

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place

New Haven, Connecticut

Michael Panzo Obituary

Michael A. Panzo of New Haven died peacefully July 26, 2017 at Connecticut Hospice with his beloved Ann Marie and his favorite nephew John and his wife Liz by his side. Michael was born in New Haven on July 6, 1949 the son of the late Michael A. and Susan Petrafessa Panzo. He was the owner and operator of Panzo Furniture for many years. He spent his later years at Apicella's Bakery. Michael spent his winters in Florida and his summers at the beach. He loved to watch NASCAR racing, enjoyed swimming every day and was an expert gardener. Michael is survived by his lifelong partner Ann Marie Apicella, with whom he resided, his favorite nephew, who was the son he never had, John Nuzzo and his wife Liz, his great nieces Elissa and Amanda Nuzzo, his brothers-in-law Ralph "Butch" Nuzzo and John Hainer and many cousins and lifelong friends. He is also survived by a nephew Michael and a niece Michelle. He was predeceased by his sisters Virginia (Ginger) Nuzzo and Rosina Hainer. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 3-7pm in the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 11 Wooster Pl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11am in St. Bernadette Church. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Share a memory and sign Michael's guest book online at www.iovanne.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2017.

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Donna Guido

July 22, 2025

Many happy memories of the Panzo family. Mike, Sue Ginger, Michael and Rosina. All gone now but remain in memory

Donna Guido

July 22, 2024

Remembering Michael today. Our childhood together with Ginger, Rosina and my sister and brother. Happy times

August 4, 2017

I have fond memories of my cousin Mike and his sisters. RIP Mike.


My condolences go out to Ann Marie and Ginger's son John and his family. RIP Mike.

Robert Abbenante

some of the memories we won't forget you where a true friend Raccio

July 31, 2017

some of the memories we won't forget you where a true friend Raccio

July 31, 2017

some of the memories we won't forget you where a true friend Raccio

July 31, 2017

some of the memories we won't forget you where a true friend Raccio

July 31, 2017

some of the memories we won't forget you where a true friend Raccio

July 31, 2017

Kathleen Sullivan

July 31, 2017

Wish I could have been there to say goodbye,thank you Annemarie for taking such good care of him.

Raccio Thomas

July 31, 2017

Bob Page

July 30, 2017

Lived across from him on Fort Hale. What a shame. Nice guy.

Martin Candela

July 30, 2017

A great friend that was taken too soon from us,You will be missed. My deepest sympathy to your family and Annmarie

July 30, 2017

God bless your soul you were a great man
You had a heart of gold when my family came
From ltaly you gave them a place to eat and sleep
With furniture weekly payments
God bless your soul and Annamarie
Amato Bernardo Florida

Charlie Corso

July 30, 2017

My blessing to Michael and his family. Charlie Corso

Donna Guido

July 29, 2017

Deepest sympathy Anne Marie and the children of Ginger and Rosina. My sister brother and I grew up next door to the Panzo family. We had fun times together as children. Michael, Ginger, Rosina and their parents were good people.

eugene monaco

July 29, 2017

Michael we will miss you.

A friend for such a long time in both New Haven Ct.and Hallandale, Fl

Linda and Gene Monaco
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

Joe M

July 29, 2017

Peace be with the PANZO FAMILY.R.I.P. MIKE

Joe M

July 29, 2017

R.I.P. Mike

Thomas Abbenante

July 29, 2017

Michael and I basically grew up together. I worked with him and my three uncles at the upholstery shop and furniture store on Grand Avenue from the time that I was 10 or 11 years old. My parents and my brother and I lived above the store until I was 14. Our lives went in different directions after I left New Haven to go to college and law school but we always kept in touch over the years. I have many fond memories of the times all our families and cousins were together. My cousins Ginger and Rosina left our world too soon. I hope that Mike is together with them now. I am glad that we spoke several times during his illness and I am thankful that he didn't suffer any longer. He was brave and when I spoke with him a few days ago he said I wish I was at the beach with you instead of where I am. My condolences go out to Ann Marie and Ginger's son John and his family. RIP Mike.

Tom "Stormy" Abbenante

Thomas Raccio

July 29, 2017

Mike you were a true friend'I will miss you but always have good memories.
Rest in peace. Tom Raccio

Linda Balzano

July 29, 2017

So sorry to the loss of Michael, my prayers are with the family, God Bless.

Lori Colaluce

July 28, 2017

Michael you will be missed. I remember when ever you came to Florida you would visit with my family & my Grandmother Tessie. My mom Dolores would take my brother Marc & I to see you when you used to stay at the Red Lion on Miami Beach. Years later when you were staying at your apt. in Hallandale you called me & told me to meet with you so we could go out to dinner. You Michael were like an older brother to me. I am going to miss you very much. Last time I saw you & Ann Marie was at Cheryl's'grandaughter Isabella's Christening. You looked handsome as always. Love & Hugs, Lori

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

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30

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St. Lawrence Cemetery.

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Jul

31

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Bernadette Church

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11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

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