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David B. "Dave", 80, of Ft. Wright, went to be with the Lord, December 6, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He was retired from the United Parcel Service after 40 years. Dave was a member of the St. Augustine Church, St. Augustine Pathfinders Club, Hilltoppers Social Club, and Ft. Wright Civic Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Grace (nee Smith) Panko; devoted father of David (Doris) Panko, Linda (Mike) Panko, Melissa (Mark) LeDonne, and Jeff (Norma) Panko; beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren; great grandfather of 11, and 2 on the way. He is also survived by his brothers, James and John Panko, both of Florida. Friends may call from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 11, followed by the Catholic Blessing at 2:00 PM, all at the SWINDLER & CURRIN FUNERAL HOME, LATONIA. Interment following at Highland Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, Ky. 40222. For private on-line condolences or directions go to swindler-currinfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Helen Smith
December 11, 2013
Remember wherever you may go, he will always remain in your heart.
Maricarol Panko Furlong
December 10, 2013
To Grace and the entire Panko Family, on behalf of Bernie and myself, we would like to express our condolences to you and David and the family will be in our prayers.
Janet Marshall
December 10, 2013
Grace and Melissa and all the Panko family, you are in my prayers in this difficult time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 10, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marian & Luke Leonard, Alice, Molly and Theresa.
Holly and Dan Dunleavy
December 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Melissa and your family. May God's spirit comfort you. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 9, 2013
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
American Heart Association
December 9, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kimberly Moore
December 9, 2013
Am very sorry for your loss, especially at this time of year. I will always remember him as being a very helpful father-in-law and loved his sense of humor.
Lois and John White
December 9, 2013
You and your family are in our prayers.
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