John David Panella, Jr.
August 13, 1948 - October 28, 2019

John David Panella, Jr., 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, October 28, 2019 at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida.

John was born August 13, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John and Agnes Panella. He was a retired Carpentry/Cabinetmaking teacher at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Ohio. He also served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Mahoning County Sherriff’s Department. After retiring in 2010, he moved to Port Charlotte.

John enjoyed travel, visiting the casino, and taking advantage of the beautiful weather in his adopted home.

He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Sonnia Maritza (Puga) Panella of Port Charlotte; two daughters, Melissa (Patrick) Williams and Mary (Joseph) Richley both of Poland, OH: two sisters Joan (Joseph) Maro of Poland, OH, and Mary (James) Dickens of Massillon, OH, and his loving grandchildren Nathaniel and Jocelyn Richley of Poland, OH.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Private arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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John David Panella, Jr., 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, October 28, 2019 at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida. John was born August 13, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John and Agnes Panella. He was a retired Carpentry/Cabinetmaking teacher at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Ohio. He also served…

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Edward J Patosky left a message on December 26, 2019:
John was my best friend in Florida. We did everything together, until he me Sonnia. You will be greatly missed my friend. Will always remember the good times.
Tom Dominic left a message on November 14, 2019:
To the Panella family, please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of John. He was truly one of a kind. I was John’s parapro at MCCTC during his last year there. He was a great teacher, and during that year he actually saved a students life in his lab after the student almost severed his arm on a saw. John was a very talented individual who made me laugh every single day. God bless and may you rest In peace.
JoAnn Santillo left a message on November 3, 2019:
I will miss you very much. We had so many laughs. You were always there for me. RIP
JoAnn Santillo left a message on November 3, 2019:
So saddened by your passing. I will miss you very much. We certainly had good times at work and outside of work
Josh Jamieson left a message on November 3, 2019:
Love you John, you were like a father to me. Thank you for always being there for me. Until we meet again.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
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