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Peter Paul Panella, Sr.
June 19, 1925 to October 6, 2021
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Peter Paul Patrick Panella, Sr., 96, of New Castle passed away the morning of October 6, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born on June 19, 1925 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony “Buck” Panella, Sr. and Lena Bongivengo Panella.
Pete had worked in the restaurant and food services business his entire career. He had owned and operated Pete’s Hideaway Nite Club followed by several other ventures. Pete also had worked as the Vice President for one of the operating divisions for Greyhound’s Food Management. He ended his career at age 95 as the oldest Bartender in Lawrence County at Panella Brothers.
Pete was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. He had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II while stationed in Italy. Pete also played football for the Army.
Pete loved to read and write and was known for his editorials in the New Castle News. He also enjoyed different types of music such as classical, Jazz and especially Frank Sinatra. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Pete’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.
Pete is survived by his children, Kathleen Panella-Crosby (David) of Melissa, TX, Peter P. Panella, Jr. of Nashville, TN, Thomas Panella (Katie) of Sherman Oaks, CA, Michel Dean of New Castle and Tony Panella of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, his sister, Rosemarie Andrews of New Castle, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by four brothers, John Panella, Sr., James Panella, Anthony (Buzzy) Panella, Jr. and Richard Panella, Sr,
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. Father Brendan Dawson will officiate. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Rites at the church. Burial will be in St Vitus Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.
Give Pete eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
