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
Andrew baldez says:
December 25, 2019
Hello Mary, Bea and I want to send our condolences and deepest of sympathy to you and your entire family in this time of loss. When I heard the news of my cousins passing, 100 wonderful memories flashed in my eyes. God speed on your new journey Cousin.
Nancy Dougherty says:
December 27, 2019
Mary and family – I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Regina Montero says:
December 28, 2019
So sad to hear about your sudden passing, Harry. You will be missed by all those that love you. I hope you kept that journal of jokes and philosophical thoughts you always shared to pass on. Please say Hi to Dad and Eladio. God Bless You and keep you in His Everlasting Arms of Peace. I pray for all of us that are here, waiting our turn to join you, that we have peace in our hearts all the rest of our days and treat others with love and kindness because we never know when our time will come. Love you and your family, always.
Sis, Regina
Toni and Jim Zastrow says:
January 2, 2020
Harry you will always be in our heart and will be greatly missed. We love you.