Elizabeth Pannozzo

Born on March 31, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, Betty was one of five children born to Zort and Ann Chockey. The granddaughter of Eastern European immigrants their values and resilience helped shape her strong, determined spirit. Her father Zort would often proclaim that he was “strong like bull,” a phrase that lived on in Betty herself, who carried that same toughness and determination throughout her life. In 1970, she and her husband, John B. Pannozzo, moved from Ohio to Florida, where they built a life centered on family, faith, and community.

Betty was a devoted and longtime parishioner of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Temple Terrace, where she was deeply involved in the prayer community. Her faith was her guiding light, and she found great joy and purpose in fellowship and service to others.

In her younger years, Betty was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing and cherished time spent at Indian Shores Beach with her children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories centered around delicious food, laughter, and togetherness.

Known for her strength and resilience, Betty was truly “one tough cookie.” That strength was evident even in the face of hardship—she once spent six days in her home without electricity following Hurricane Milton in 2024, refusing to leave the place she loved. Along with her toughness, she was deeply devoted to her family, providing the resources and encouragement to support their educational and professional goals.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John B. Pannozzo, who passed away in February 2011 and her siblings Ruth, Bobby and Dickie.

She is lovingly survived by her two children, Liza Pannozzo (Jeff Logan) and John C. Pannozzo (Christine Pannozzo); her grandchildren, Nathan Logan, Tom Pannozzo (Kristin Pannozzo), Jazmin Montgomery (Joseph Montgomery), Natalie Pannozzo and her sister Betsy Chockey Henry.

Betty’s strength, faith, and unwavering love will remain a lasting legacy, carried forward by all who knew and loved her.