James Patrick Panczak

James was born on August 18, 1959, in West Palm Beach, Florida to William and Margret Panczak. He was raised in Lake Worth, Florida, where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and met Tina, the mother of his children at the Catholic Youth Organization.

He graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1977 and continued his education to receive his HVAC Contractors license. He owned and operated his Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Company with his family for 28 years while residing in Jupiter, Florida.

James was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, kindness, and compassionate spirit. He was a devoted father that spent countless hours on the soccer fields, basketball courts, and baseball diamonds, known by many residents in Jupiter, Florida, as coach Jim. James had a passion for traveling with his family; some of his most precious memories were skiing in the mountains of SnowShoe, SnowBird, Park City, and Deer Valley or basking in the sun on the islands of Tahiti, Florida Keys, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and the Virgin Islands.

James is preceded in death by his father, William; his mother, Margaret and his brother's, William Jr. and Michael.

James is survived by his children, Christina (Scott), James Jr. (Sofia), Joseph (Arienne); his five grandchildren, Collin, Avianna, Edison, Amelia, and Alexia; his brother, Stephen; a sister, Peggy Anne; his former wife, Tina, and girlfriend, Jayne.

James will be missed by his beloved family and faithful goldendoodle, Leo.

Funeral service will be held at Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458, on Sunday, March 5th from 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers or for those desiring memorial contributions may be made to The Seeing Eye Inc.