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Robert Panetta Obituary
Millerton - Robert John Panetta "Bob", age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22nd after an extended illness. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bob was a proud US ARMY veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia C Panetta "Ginnie" for almost 49 years (July 4th); daughters, Elizabeth (Andrew) Costley of Osceola, PA; Nora (Joseph) Barnes of Millerton, PA and step daughter Elizabeth Olson of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Bob "Poppy Bobby" had seven grandchildren, Veronica, Crystal, Samantha, Rebecca, AJ, Allen and Eric. Great grandchildren, Jayson, Des-A-Rae, Jaden, Harper, Aria, Jordan, Nikkida, Elise, Ashley, Annette, James and Nathan; sisters, Nancy (Evan) Densmore, Mary Margaret (Marvin) Silvers, and Pat Mawhir, all of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Ernest A Panetta Sr; mother, Doris H. Panetta and brother Ernest A. Panetta Jr.
Thank you to all the nurses & staff at Arnot and St. Joe's and especially Bethany Manor. If you wish to make a donation in Bob's memory, please make them to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3551 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 16140 or St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A memorial service celebrating Bob's life will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 11 am at Millerton Wesleyan Church, 5174 Main St, Millerton, PA 16936 with full military honors. Bob's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.
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Billy Ritter
April 17, 2025
THINKING ABOUT YOU AND EIGHT GRADE.
HARLAN PRESS
May 2, 2020
GINNIE AND FAMILY, I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. BOB WAS A GREAT GUY AND WE BANTERED BACK AND FORTH OFTEN. HE WAS NEVER PANETTA OR BOB TO ME. I ALWAYS CALLED HIM PINATA AND HE ANSWERED. I KNOW ALL OF YOU GAVE HIM GREAT CARE AND HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY EACH OF YOU DRAW ON SPECIAL MEMORIES OF BOB.
VERY SINCERELY,
HARLAN PRESS
Donna VanDeBogart
April 27, 2020
Mary Margaret
Our sympathies on the loss of your brother
Bob & Donna VanDeBogart
Kathy Southard
April 27, 2020
Ginnie ,
So very sorry for your loss .. Bob was a great guy ,, he was always so upbeat and made the end of our workday pleasant .. when he came to pick you up. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time ..
Kathy Southard
Billy Ritter
April 27, 2020
A long time ago, 7th grade George Washington Middle School. God has blessed you.
Sara Meisner
April 26, 2020
My deepest condolences Nancy.
Sara
Stuart Woughter
April 26, 2020
Bob was a great guy, and will be truly missed. Sending you all our love, thoughts and prayers.
Betty Montgomery
April 24, 2020
Hi Ginny...so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a great man and I will miss him. Much love!
Maureen White
April 24, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Uncle Bob will be missed by all.
Frederick Taber
April 24, 2020
We had some good times long ago! He will be missed!
Debbie Meeker
April 24, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss
Tim Wade
April 24, 2020
I worked with Bob at Cumberland Transportation many years ago. Although I have not seen him in many years I remember fondly of my association with him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Pat Martin-Klusendorf
April 24, 2020
Gennie I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he was a great person with a wonderful laugh, may he rest in peace .
mike woychak
April 23, 2020
Ginnie, so sorry for your loss.....god bless bob and your family....mike woychak
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