James A. Pannoni, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hubert, NC, Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Peter C. Pannoni and the late Zillah (Burgess) Pannoni. He was a longtime resident of the Somerset area before relocating to North Carolina.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Vietnam era. He worked as a commercial fisherman for 25 years before his retirement in 2006.
He is survived by two daughters, Kellianne Pannoni and Christina Pannoni; one son, Nicholas Smith; seven sisters, Marilyn Heilbronn, Elizabeth Riley, Norma Lancashire, Thelma Issacks, Susan Almeida, Carol Pannoni and Deborah Pannoni; five brothers, Robert L. Pannoni, Peter C. Pannoni, Jr., John Pannoni, Russell Pannoni and William Pannoni; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Karen Pannoni.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County Street, Somerset. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be at a later date.