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John Leonard Panella, 84, of Silsbee died Monday, July 28, 2008 at his residence.
John was from The Bronx, New York and had lived in the Silsbee area less than a year. He was a retired bus driver.
He is survived by daughter, Francyne Bennett and John Garza of Silsbee; son, Arnold Panella and wife Bridgette of New York; grandchildren, “Little Franny” Fran Cichon of Silsbee and Angelo and Alexis Panella of New York; and great grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, and Thomas Craft of New York.
John is preceded in death by his wife Frances.
Per John wishes, he will be returned to New York for burial. Local arrangements are being handled by Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.