Harry Joseph Panis

Harry Joseph Panis, age 71 of Avondale, AZ died December 17, 2019, in Avondale, AZ. He was born November 5, 1948, in Phoenix, AZ to Jimmie and Soledad Panis. Harry graduated from East High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He served in the US Navy from March 1968 to September 1971 as a parachute rigger, E-5. He was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, playing tennis and golf. Outgoing and friendly, he told a “joke” to every person he met.

Harry is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Panis; sons, Timothy Panis, and Jefferson Panis and his wife K. Denise Panis; mother, Soledad Panis; sisters Regina Montero, and Cindy Burruel; brother, Regene Panis; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kona, Madeleine, and Elise Panis; many sisters and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews; and his loyal canine companions, DJ, and Honey. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Panis.

A memorial service will be held at 8:00 am, Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left below.