Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Dorothy L. Panozzo

Passed away on September 30, 2020


Dorothy L. Panozzo, age 88.  Late of Lynwood formerly of Roseland.  Passed away September 30, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late William.  Loving mother of Candace Manhatton, William (Debbie) Panozzo, Anthony “Skip” (Nancy) Panozzo, Mark Panozzo, and the late James Panozzo.  Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kim) Manhatton, Kelly Manhatton, Amy Panozzo – Addleman, Michelle (Cameron) Reeves, Anthony (Monica) Panozzo, Jessica, Melissa, William, Anthony, and Mark Panozzo.  Dearest great grandmother of Sydney, Brooke, Emerson, Delaney, Kellan, Jasmine, and Amelia.  Dear sister of Carl (late Barbara) Swetlik, the late Edward (late Thelma) Swetlik, and the late Doris (late Raymond) Gorny.  Visitation Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 3-7 pm.  Funeral Services Monday, October 5, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Elmwood Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, if you are attending the visitation of funeral services, masks are required.  For more information 219-365-3474.

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Funeral Chapel
11300 W. 97th LN.
St. John, Indiana 46373
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 10:30 am

Interment:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Alsip, Illinois

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

Map


Visitation Information

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Condolences
"Greg and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandma. She was a beautiful person, so loving and kind. We were lucky to have known her. We are comforted in knowing that Mike and Kelly have their mom and dad and the support of such a loving family to help them deal with their loss. We send our love and condolences to you all. "
- Nancy Kramer
October 1, 2020 4:35 pm

"What an amazing Mom, Wife, & Grandmother! She never liked being called Mother-in-Law. It was “Ma” Amen! Ma was always loving and kind. She went out of her way to be with her Family. Ma was there every night when we brought home our first born, sending Bill for Chamomile Tea in the middle of the night! It surely helped that we lived next door! She loved getting knocks on her back door from the grandkids. She welcomed them with open arms. Her advice went more than raising children. I loved all the advice she gave. She would tell Bill: “Go out, enjoy! Take out your Bride” Have Fun! To Me: “Get out of that Laundry Room”, Enough Cleaning for the Day! Go, enjoy… It’ll be there when your Dead and Gone”! There’s something to say about mother’s intuition...She told my Mom “My son is going to marry your daughter some day!”...after our 1st date at Mendel’s Bonfire at the age of 15! I loved her phone calls after a party or Holiday. “”Deb, Am I the one you’ve been thinking of all day”? It was great there was always leftovers. We grew very close and she always treated me like a “Daughter”. Ma will be loved and missed and the memories will go on and on! How truly fortunate she was in my life. P.S. Ma, I know you are Resting in Peace! But Have a Good time with Dad! All my Love, Debbie "
- Debbie Panozzo
October 1, 2020 9:01 pm

"Because of my friendship with her brother(Carl) I Have known Dorothy for over 60 years. Just like her mother, she was sweet and kind, and I liked her very much. She will be missed."
- Joseph Mills
October 2, 2020 6:53 pm

"Nancy & Skip, Sorry to hear of your loss, Our thoughts & prayers Are with you all..❤️ Love Pam & Joe Benkovich..."
- Pam Benkovich
October 2, 2020 10:10 pm

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