Edward A. Panico, a World War II Veteran and fifty year resident of Stoughton, who was formerly of Roslindale, Quincy and Brockton, passed away at home on Friday August 22, 2008. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Dorothy L. ( White ). Mr. Panico was 82 years old.
Born January 11, 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts he was a loving son to the late Raffaele and Emilia ( Ferri ) Panico. He attended Boston Public Schools and later served his country as a Motor Machinists Mate with the United States Navy during World War II. He was the proud recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, The American Theatre Medal and The European African Middle Eastern Theatre Medal with one star.
After being honorably discharged in 1946, Mr. Panico returned home and attended Radio- Technician School in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Panico along with his son Steven were the proud owners and operators of Rowlands T.V. in Stoughton for over forty – five years. He was also the former owner of Uncle Ed’s Restaurant in Stoughton Center.
Mr. Panico attended and was a communicant of The Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton. He served the town of Stoughton as a Board of Selectman member for two years, was a sponsor of many town sports teams and enjoyed playing cards. He was also The Past Venerable of The Alesandro Volta Sons of Italy Lodge in Stoughton, a past member of The Knights of Columbus Council # 200 in Stoughton, The Michael Romanuk VFW Post 1645 in Stoughton, The American Legion Post # 89 in Stoughton and was a former Past President of The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.
Besides his wife, Mr. Panico is survived by his children, Steven M. Panico and his wife Linda of Stoughton, Deborah M. Kelley and her husband John of Florida, Michael E. Panico and his wife Donna of Florida and Gerald R. Panico of East Wareham. He was also the proud grandfather of Jason Kelley, Kristen Panico, Christopher Panico and Michael A. Panico. He is also survived by his brother Louis Panico of Dedham.
His funeral will be held on Monday August 25, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. in The Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of his soul at 12:00 noon in The Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Rt. 27 Stoughton . The Pastor Rev. Joseph P. McDermott, officiating. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday August 24, 2008 from 2 – 6 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Beacon Hospice, INC. 45 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720 in Ed’s memory, would be appreciated.