Pasquale Panico

Panico, Pasquale James (Pat or PJ), age 95 passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2016 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Gloria (Fortuna); devoted father of Robert, David (Janet), Maria (Mimi) Sarwark, Patrick and Caroline; beloved grandfather of Jeanine, Susan, John (Jessica), Robert, Anne and Cara; great grandfather to Elijah, Alyssa, Owen and Henry. Born and raised in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, Pat proudly served with the United States Marine Corp in the Pacific Theatre of WWII. Pat was a professional Chicago musician, employee of WLS radio and TV, and longtime employee of the City of Chicago. Those considering an expression of sympathy may wish to make a donation in Pat’s name to the Semper Fi Fund www.semperfifund.org. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. A funeral service will begin at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home, and the interment will be private. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.