William T. Pannone

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William T. Pannone, 90, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Brentwood Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary C. (Moretti) Pannone.

He was a son of the late Thomas and Rachel (Greco) Pannone. Mr. Pannone was manager of the supply depot at Quonset Point Naval Air Station before retiring. He was a World War II Army Veteran having served in the European Theatre, Ex-Prisoner of War, and served with the original Darby Rangers and received the Bronze Star. Mr. Pannone was an avid NY Yankee fan, enjoyed woodworking, and was a fanatic when it came to his own cars.

He is survived by one daughter, Deborah A. Luchka and her husband, Gregory; sister, Mary Mattiace; brother, Richard Pannone; grandchildren, Gregory and Ryan Luchka, and William Pannone III; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Grace, Emily, and Antonia. He was the father of the late William T. Pannone, Jr.; and brother of the late Thomas Pannone, Angie Di Biase, and Stella Moretti.

His funeral will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation will be Thursday from 8:30-10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway #40, Arlington, TX 76010 will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit QuinnFuneralHome.com