Earl G. Panaro

Earl G. Panaro passed away unexpectedly at age 72 on Monday, June 11, 2018.

Born in Wilmington on October 18, 1945, Earl was a graduate of Salesianum School, class of 1963, and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served in active duty from 1965-1967 and as a reservist until 1971.  Earl was employed with the United States Postal Service and retired in 2000 after 32 years of dedicated service. 

Throughout his life, Earl enjoyed many interests and hobbies.  He had a talent for the french horn and performed with the Blue Rocks Drum and Bugle Corps.  He enjoyed playing tennis and was a mixed doubles state champion.  On any given day or evening, Earl could be found having a great time at Delaware Park, trying his luck at the roulette wheel or RedHots.  He also enjoyed his membership at the Newark Senior Center, where he socialized and participated in the weekly dance night.  As a passionate and talented dancer, Earl won many awards and was proud to be featured in YouTube videos “Earl and Kristy”.  Earl possessed a great sense of humor and was always cheerful and upbeat, never having a bad day. 

Earl will be dearly missed by his sister, Christine Panaro Schneider and her husband, Mark, who lovingly cared for him these last couple of years.  He is also survived by his brother, Daniel J. Panaro, Jr. “Butch”; his many nieces and nephews; and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel J. Panaro, Sr. and Anna May Panaro Racine; his sister, Mary T. Willett and her husband, George.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Wednesday, June 20 from 10:00-11:30AM.  A Catholic funeral service will begin at 11:30AM, followed by interment with military honors in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Earl may be made to the Newark Senior Center, 200 Whitechapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713 (www.newarkseniorcenter.com) or Fresenius Kidney Care Christiana, 63 University Plaza, Route 273, Newark, DE 19702.

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