Obituary of Vincent Michael Panetta

Panetta, Vincent Michael age 84 of Paterson, passed away on January 29, 2014, after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. Beloved husband of the late Carmela (nee Cosentino) Panetta, 1974. Dear fiancé of the loving and devoted Grete Barone of Clifton. Loving father of Peter Panetta of Laurel, MD, Rosanne Inserra and her husband Tommy of Knowlton, NJ. Caring brother of Larry Panetta and his wife Nilda of Elmwood Park and the late Joseph Panetta. Born in Reggio, Calabria, Italy, he came to the United States at age 9, and since resided in Paterson. He was an Industrial Engineer Manager for Packaging Corp of America, Clifton. Mr. Panetta was an army veteran. He was passionate about Italian home cooking and an avid traveler to many beaches. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:45 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM.