Robert J. Panetta

August 29, 1938 - April 22, 2020

Robert John Panetta “Bob”, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22nd after an extended illness. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bob was a proud US ARMY veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Virginia C Panetta “Ginnie” for almost 49 years (July 4th); daughters, Elizabeth (Andrew) Costley of Osceola, PA; Nora (Joseph) Barnes of Millerton, PA and step daughter Elizabeth Olson of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Bob “Poppy Bobby” had seven grandchildren, Veronica, Crystal, Samantha, Rebecca, AJ, Allen and Eric. Great grandchildren, Jayson, Des-A-Rae, Jaden, Harper, Aria, Jordan, Nikkida, Elise, Ashley, Annette, James and Nathan; sisters, Nancy (Evan) Densmore, Mary Margaret (Marvin) Silvers, and Pat Mawhir, all of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Ernest A Panetta Sr; mother, Doris H. Panetta and brother Ernest A. Panetta Jr. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Millerton Wesleyan Church, 5174 Main St. in Millerton, PA with Pastor Larry Johnston, officiating. Burial took place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. Thank you to all the nurses & staff at Arnot and St. Joe's and especially Bethany Manor. If you wish to make a donation in Bob's memory, please make them to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3551 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 16140 or St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.