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Nicholas Panella Obituary

Panella, Nicholas John, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 near his home. Nicholas was born in Bronx, NY on April 10, 1933 to Nicholas and Concettina Panella. He had a long and distinguished career as a Federal Drug Enforcement Agent, a great love for reading, music and movies, and enjoyed family gatherings with good food and wine. He especially cherished time spent with his four grandchildren. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Katy; daughter, Patrizia; son, Nicholas and wife Amanda and their two children, Sophia and Nicholas; son, Michael and wife Marci and their two children, Olivia and Michael; sister, Rosanna; nieces and nephews, Mary, Virginia, John, David, Elizabeth and Gia. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., March 24, 2012 at Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4343 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America Memorial Fund for Nicholas John Panella at alzfdn.org or by phone (866)232-8484. Additionally, you can also make a donation in honor of Nick's grandson, Michael Nicholas Panella to the Alport Syndrome Foundation online at: www.alportsyndrome.org. Online condolences may be made to: www.baird-casefh.com.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2012.

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May 5, 2012

Nick was the godfather of my son Nicholas. He used to work with my husband. We spent so many time together in Rome and Marseille. I am so sad , please accept my sincere condolences.
Gianna Paoletti Garofalo

March 23, 2012

I was so shocked to learn of Nick's tragic ending. I worked for him in Paris in the 1970s and have great memories of that era. He was a legend. My deepest condolences to his family.
Dorothy Garabedian
Germany

Carol & Harry Gibbs

March 23, 2012

Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. We were so sorry to hear the news. Nicky was a very dear friend and we will miss him so much. Though we didn't see him often, Harry and he spoke on the phone to keep in touch. Harry called him a couple of weeks ago and said he sounded so happy. He was a wonderful, special person, so full of life, so funny and so sincere. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. If we can do anything, please let us know.
Love, Carol and Harry Gibbs

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