Donato Panacci
elevated s5z9A August 8, 1917 – November 26, 2022
elevated s5z9A Visitation
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 2:30 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated s5z9A Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated s5z9A Funeral Mass
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:30 am
elevated s5z9A Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated s5z9A Click Here to View Funeral Mass
elevated s5z9A Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Blessed Virgin Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated s5z9A Obituary
elevated s5z9A It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donato Panacci on November 26, 2022 at the age of 105 years. He is the loving husband of Teresa Panacci. Cherished father of his two children Nancy (Pio) and Tony. Proud and loving grandfather to his grandchildren; Anna, Sabina (Tom), Sebastian, Donna (Frank) and to his greatgrandchildren; Isabella, Joseph, Matthew, Domenic, Gianluca, Sophia, and Stefano.
elevated s5z9A He will be deeply missed by all his family, relatives and friends.
elevated s5z9A For the past ten years his home has been Villa Leonardo Gambin, where the lovely and caring staff has treated him like family.
elevated s5z9A May he rest in peace.
The Old Boy was a true gentleman with strong independent character and had an extremely kind heart. He will be missed.
Dear Nancy, Tony and family,
We are heartbroken at the news of Donato’s passing. A wise, loving, humble and generous soul who lit up every corner of Villa Gambin with his presence.
On behalf of my mother Rita and my sister Pasqua, I send our most heartfelt condolences to your family and the Villa Gambin family. Donato will be missed.
Several years ago, I wrote these words below about Donato. They still ring true and I hope they bring some comfort to all who knew and loved him.
Sandra Serafini
Amico di tutti
Con un cuore grande
Uomo di famiglia
Fedele ed onesto
Non lascia mai nessuno da solo
Sempre pronto con le caramelle o cioccolatini
Pronto a dare consigli utili ed intelligenti
Scherzoso e sorridente
Questo è il nostro grande amico Donato.
God Bless his soul and deepest of sympathies to each of you 💞💞💞💞
My grandfather was a great storyteller but for me his actions made the most impact.
For my siblings and I, he was our great protector. No one was going to mess with his grandkids! He was tough and strong willed but he was also nurturing. His and my grandmother’s home was our refuge.
Family was everything to my grandfather. He was a role model and showed us the true meaning of unconditional love through his selfless actions.
It will be hard not having him as a physical presence in our lives but we will move forward as a family loving and supporting each other as he wanted.
Dodo, we love you! You will forever be in our hearts.
We had the pleasure of meeting Donato at VLG when we admitted my aunt Giovanna his neighbor at the home. He was always concerned about her well – being and always asked if there was anything he could do to help. May he rest in eternal peace. WE were honored to have known him. God blees him and the family
Anna,
I am so very sorry for your loss and offer my condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family. May all the sweet memories of grandfather bring you solace during this time. I hope that all the great moments that you were able to have with him before he passed away brings you comfort.” Be strong!!! R. I.P Donato
Dear Nancy and family,
Our deepest condolences to your family. We had the pleasure to meet your dad at VLG. He enjoyed socializing with everyone.