Steven Panagi

Steve was born in Cyprus and moved with his family to the US when he was 4 years old. He grew up in Astoria and, later, in Dumont. His parents’ hard work and sacrifice instilled in him a strong work ethic. By their example, he was raised to value the centrality of family and faith. He graduated from Dominican College with a degree in Accounting and was a respected CPA for over 30 years. Steve was a Director with Gramkow, Carnevale & Seiffert, CPA, LLC in Oradell. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Costakis. He is survived by his loving wife Maureen, his cherished children Valerie, Steven and Emily, his beloved mother Eleni, his brother Mario, his sister Maria (Chrostowski) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles, as well as many friends.

Steve was a creative person. He was a talented photographer and painted at the Art Students’ League in NYC. He liked gardening and could fix almost anything. He enjoyed a good cigar, going to NYC, and listening to the blues. He was a kind, honorable man of strong character. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and proudly watching his precious children grow up. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Sunday, April 25 from 5-9PM. The Funeral Mass celebrating Steve’s life and faith will be at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge, NJ on Monday, April 26 at 11:30AM. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Steve’s name to one’s favorite charity.