Mr. Pankretic was born on September 14, 1945 in Gaj, Croatia to the late Franjo and Katarina Pankretic. He was known for being a honest family man with infinite knowledge. As a man who fed many, he lived by the rule of “never be hungry in America”. He was a hardworking man who worked with metal and tools.
He is preceded in death by his late parents; brother, Branko Pankretic.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Dragica Pankretic and his sons, David Pankretic and Steven Pankretic.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Nativity Catholic Church, 3255 N Ronald Ragan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Nativity Catholic Church with interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
