Sunday, February 18, 2018
I remember when Joe walked into my GrandMa Panzica’s home on Auburn to pick up his girlfriend for a date. He greeted my Dad and Uncles with a loud roar and a big handshake. As he left with Janet, opening the car door for her, my Mom commented on what a gentleman he was. My first impression was accurate. Aunt Janet did well!!
Joe went through life with the rare combination of energy, confidence, and humility. His ability to light up a room with his smile and the way he made you feel like a king with a big handshake, deep eye contact, and a sincere ‘how are you’ made you know immediately that you were in the presence of greatness. By greatness I mean he was the man that we all wanted to be. A man’s man that married the love of his life and built a wonderful home for his family.
Hero + husband + dad + grandpa + uncle + friend + neighbor + role model = Papa Joe!
Rest In Peace.
