Petronilo C. Panaligan

Petronilo "Peter" Panaligan was born on September 7, 1959 to Antonio Panaligan Sr. and Estrella Calatay in Quezon City, Philippines. He was the 5th child from a family of 8 children. Peter studied and graduated Valedictorian of his High School class of San Sebastian College, Manila, Philippines. On his second year of college of engineering, he came to the United States. Peter then worked for the City of Los Angeles and eventually retired after 33 years of service. Peter has also been married to his wife, Maria, for 33 years. Peter loves and is proud of his 2 children Richter and Chris. He defends his faith, especially the Blessed Mother Mary, who was with him during all of his trials. Peter used his God-given talent in service of the Church. He has been playing the guitar for liturgical services since high school, then continued at St. Jane Frances De Chantal, North Hollywood, CA and St. Angela Merici, Missouri City, TX. He was an avid fan of the LA Lakers, the LA Dodgers, and San Francisco 49ers. He was also a Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel buff. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a love for music, and loved his family and friends unconditionally.