He is survived by his mother, Catherine B. (Snyder) Panza; his brother, Richard J. Panza (Connie), his sisters, Barbara P. Smith and Mary P. Childress (Randy); six nieces, three nephews, and many grandnieces & grandnephews.
Bob was a supervisor for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, a former priest for 20 years with the Diocese of Harrisburg, and a member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and its Knights of Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm, Saturday, January 23, 2021, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Cathedral, Saturday at 11:00 am until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State St., Harrisburg, PA 17101.