JOHN PANIGHETTI

John Panighetti, 95, of Westvale, died peacefully in his home Sunday night, surrounded by loved ones. John’s amazing life captured the essence of what it means to be a father, husband, brother, and friend. John fought valiantly for his country during WWII as a member of the 78th Lightning Infantry Division, aiding his country’s efforts to defeat Germany during the “Battle of the Bulge”, while being taken as a POW and surviving countless horrors with a courage few possess. John came home to start a family with his beloved wife, Janet Panighetti, who predeceased her husband by two months. Together they raised five loving children and served as a constant source of love and joy for thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and countless other family and friends. John, with his wife, focused on serving the community at large through their devotion to the church, along with his tireless devotion to veterans whom he served as a Veterans Hospital volunteer for many years. John was a talented mason and began a successful construction business that ran for over 40 years, gaining distinction as a brick mason that inspired all those fortunate enough to partner with a man with an artistry that was outshone only by his commitment to never settling for less than the absolute best in his craft. John loved all that life had to offer, from gardening, to travel, spending time at the Tyrol Club of Solvay, watching SU sports, and listening to music. Above all, John loved his family and spending time with those that loved him dearly. John set a standard for guiding those around him with his kindness and passion for life that those who knew him will always strive to match. We will not look upon his kind again and will hold him forever in our hearts. May he rest in eternal peace with his wife, Janet, son, John, daughter, Mary Ellen, and granddaughters, Cora and Rachel. Surviving John are his daughter, Maureen (John Raymond) Tyler Panighetti, of Warners; son, Paul (Elisabeth) Panighetti, of Westvale; daughter, Gina (Michael) Glover, also of Westvale, along with his younger brothers, Mario and Arthur, and younger sister, Anna. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday December 9th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Friday December 10th at St. Charles of Borromeo Church, 501 S. Orchard Rd. The Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Please share online tributes and memories at www.bagozzitwins.com.

JOHN PANIGHETTI

January 29, 1926 - December 5, 2021