Harry Joseph Panis
Passed: December 17, 2019
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Harry Joseph Panis
Passed: December 17, 2019
Obituary
Harry Joseph Panis, age 71 of Avondale, AZ died December 17, 2019, in Avondale, AZ. He was born November 5, 1948, in Phoenix, AZ to Jimmie and Soledad Panis. Harry graduated from East High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He served in the US Navy from March 1968 to September 1971 as a parachute rigger, E-5. He was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, playing tennis and golf. Outgoing and friendly, he told a “joke” to every person he met.
Harry is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Panis; sons, Timothy Panis, and Jefferson Panis and his wife K. Denise Panis; mother, Soledad Panis; sisters Regina Montero, and Cindy Burruel; brother, Regene Panis; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kona, Madeleine, and Elise Panis; many sisters and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews; and his loyal canine companions, DJ, and Honey. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Panis.
A memorial service will be held at 8:00 am, Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left below.
24 responses to Harry Joseph Panis
Steve Wallner says:
December 22, 2019
Mary, Tim and Panis Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I never met Harry, but I felt like I knew him based on all the stories and updates that shared with us. May he rest in peace. Your PCH work family is always here for you, and will help in any way we can.
Steve Wallner says:
December 23, 2019
Mary, Tim and Panis Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I never met Harry, but I felt like I knew him based on all the stories and updates that Mary shared with us. May he rest in peace. Your PCH work family is here for you, and will help in any way we can.
Karen Crenshaw says:
December 23, 2019
Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Williams Family says:
December 23, 2019
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and your family Mary.
Lisa, Adam and Jeff
Shelly Nelson says:
December 24, 2019
Mary, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Shelly Nelson