Frank Panella Jr.

Frank grew up in Morristown, New Jersey and after graduation he went into the United States Marine Corp and served three years. After his service he became a police officer in New Jersey. He graduated from the Police Academy in Summerville, N.J. Then he went to Washington, D.C. where again he was a police officer and had graduated from the Metropolitan Police Department Academy. He was also certified EMT after doing his 120 hour of training. His last job was being an over the road truck driver and loved being able to see the different states. He was a life member of Marine Corps League DET 1226, Riverview, Florida.

Frank is survived by his wife, Rose of 22 years.

A funeral service for Frank will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 West Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, Florida. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the funeral home.