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Reno Carl Panelli

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Reno Carl Panelli, 87, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, May 21, 2018, in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, Washington.

He was born December 14, 1930, in Midland, a son of the late Antonio and Bartolina Zambelli Panelli.

He was a graduate of Chartiers High School, where he participated in many sports, including wrestling, football and baseball.

On July 14, 1956, he married Velia V. Vittoria, who passed away October 30, 1990.

He was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg, where he served as an usher for many years.

Mr. Panelli was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191, Canonsburg.

He was employed as a steelworker with McGraw-Edison in Canonsburg for 30 years, until his retirement in 1993.

He is survived by two sons, Anthony C. Panelli (Rosa) of California and Robert C. Panelli (Kathleen) of Canonsburg; his only daughter, Pamela Baker (John) of Uniontown; sister Mary DeVitis of Canonsburg; three grandchildren, Dario, Lindsay and Giada Panelli; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg, with full military rites accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191, Canonsburg, and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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