My heart is broken for Meri and Alli.  My most precious memories are from 1984/85 when I was part of the Panzarella family, Nanny to Alli and Chrissy.  I loved them all as if they were my own family and have stayed in touch to this day. 
Chris was a joy to care for and made me laugh every day I was with him. I can’t believe he is no longer in this world. 

Chris, you are with your Dad now looking down on Meri and Alli, angels watching out for them. You will be missed by everyone and I will never forget you.

Rest in Peace 


Still in shock and disbelief, an amazing soul we all lost too early.  We were “first” friends, aside from all the “firsts” we did together growing up.  A few houses away I essentially grew up in the Panzarella household.  My childhood memories run long and deep with Chris, Skip, Meri and Ali.  You always hated that I was born the day before you and you never let me forget it!  I’ll never forgot all our crazy adventures and phases we went through together, our shared love for anything with a motor, working pit crew for Skip, or him ringing our necks when he caught us busting up his Xmas lights with BB guns.  You left behind such beautiful kids who will be your ultimate legacy.  You and your family always be in my thoughts and heart. You’ll never ever be forgotten.  

I remember those nights we would all hang out.
Playing Handball during the day. 
I would 100% be at the Wake but I will still be down in South America

I am so sorry to hear about Chris 
It’s not in our plans to lose a child at such a young age. 

Don’t know what to say when a parent looses a child. It’s not normal. I watched my parents 
deal with my brother’s passing. 
Every day is a challenge but it 
does get better but never goes 
away. 
I wish I had some special words 
 that will help you, I don’t, but I will 
  keep you and your family 
 in my thoughts and prayers. 

Chris was the ring bearer at our wedding in 1987. He was a mini me of Joe. Wore the same tuxedo and boutonniere, he was so adorable. Meri & Skip we’re so proud watching Chris walking down  the aisle with a very serious face on too. 
Over the years we watched him grow up to be an awesome young man and a great dad to his beautiful children. 
We love you Chris, you will always be in our hearts. You are the guardian Angel to your family, continue letting them know you’re near them, Rest easy our cousin❤️


I’ll never forget this day! I love you forever!! 

I’ll never forget your laugh that always made my day! I’ll never forget our conversations and you telling me that things are going to work out for me and that I’ll always have you in my life, I’ll never forget your birthday because it’s a day before mine and we never forgot to call each other to wish each other a Happy Birthday and I would always remind you that you were older than me still! Chris you always had a very special place in my heart and you always will! I will forever still love you! Rest In Peace now and watch over your amazing children that love you more than anything! Xoxo

Visitation

Mass of Christian Burial

Interment

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home