Obituary of Donald E Panarotto

Donald E. "Ducky" Panarotto, of Cliffside Park, formerly of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Palisade General Medical Center in North Bergen, at the age of 76 years. Prior to retiring he was Co-owner of Peter Pan Game Arcade in Bayside, NY. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was Honorably discharged in 1968. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 1 of Leonia. Beloved husband for 42 years to Frances (nee Gentile). Devoted father of Dr. Annmarie Golioto and her husband Dr. Michael of Cheshire, CT and Kimberly Locurcio and her husband Michael of Saddle Brook. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, John, Lauren and Sofia. Dearest brother of Linda Sbarbaro and her husband John of Emerson and the late Frank Panarotto and his wife Eileen of Leonia. Loving Uncle of Danielle, Marcella, Anthony, Danny and Ryan. The funeral on Friday, October 16th, at 9:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack with burial following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 - 8 PM. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated.