Sonja Panzera
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday June 18th 2013 2-4 and 6-8
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Sonja Christine Panzera, age 64, of Marble Cliff, Ohio, passed away June 12, 2013 after a courageous battle. Sonja was born September 17, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to parents, Hubert and Olga (Leschyshyn) Clemons. She graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1966 and was married on August 31, 1968 to Paul J. Panzera in Columbus. As a longtime resident of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff, she was devoted to her husband and their five children while assisting for 45 years at the family's restaurant, Paul’s Fifth Avenue. She will be missed by countless staff members, patrons, and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Hubert Clemons. Sonja is survived by husband, Paul J. Panzera Sr.; children, Anthony (Julie), Paula (Steve Cochran), Christopher, Matthew, and Paul "PJ" Jr.; grandchildren, Alessandro, Calista, Mario, Enzio, Mattea and Lucia; mother, Olga Clemons; sister, Connie (Fred Mondragon) Vance of Albuquerque, NM; nephews, Jeff and David Vance; aunt Annie and uncle Joe Leschyshyn of Manitoba, Canada; Jerry Vance and many beloved in-laws; nephews, and nieces; her dearest friend, Marlene Walker; and her adoring cat, Kitty. Sonja's family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 1559 Roxbury Rd., Marble Cliff, with Reverend Monsignor Romano Ciotola serving as the Celebrant. Entombment to follow, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her loving memory to the Franklin County Capital Area Humane Society or the American Heart Association. Thank you to all who cared for her during her final months. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Sonja Panzera
From : Johnnie and Bill
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 14th 2013
We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
From : The Tookers
To : Panzera Family
Date: June 14th 2013
We are thinking of you all during this time.
From : The Goodmans
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 15th 2013
We are very saddened to hear about the passing of Sonja and send our sincerest condolences.
From : Michael and Ramona
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 15th 2013
Our hearts and prayer are with all of you at this trying time
From : Jackie DeDominicis (Thomas)
To : Paul and family
Date: June 15th 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Sonja, I remember her always smiling, my family loved you all. Wish I could be there, hugs, thoughts and prayers.
With love
Jackie
From : Sandy McAllister Jones
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 15th 2013
So very sorry for your loss. I remember Sonja always smiling and cheerful. I will keep you all in my prayers.
From : The Dame Family
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 16th 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your wonderful family.
From : Rita L Schmalz
To : The Panzera Family
Date: June 16th 2013
Prayers and Thoughts for Sonja your beloved wife and mother
From : Barney Greenbaum
To : Paul and Family
Date: June 16th 2013
My prayers are with you and your family.
From : The Wolfe family
To : The Panzera family
Date: June 17th 2013
We are saddened by your loss. Our sincerest condolences.
Pierre, Natalie, Jacob and Alexandre.
From : kelly&lance collins
To : paula and family
Date: June 17th 2013
very sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you all
From : Betty and Dick Van Atta
To : Paul and family
Date: June 17th 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.
From : Dale & Mary Smith
To : Paul and Family
Date: June 18th 2013
Embracing you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Your friends,
Dale & Mary
From : Nicholas Lombardi and Family
To : Panzera Family
Date: June 18th 2013
Hold onto your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. God is always in your corner at a time like this. Sending our sincerest condolences with love.
From : Michael flanigan
To : The panzera family
Date: June 21st 2013
To: Pj, Matt, Chris, Paula, Anthony, and Paul
I am so very sorry about your Sonja, i loved her so much. I wish that i could have been there for your family. If there is anything that any of you need do not hesitate to ask my mom, sharon. I still remember sonja used to call me Mickey, i remember her driving us through the boonies. Sonja had a huge heart, she treated me like another son. I'm going to miss her more than anyone will ever know. She was loved by everyone and she will never ever be forgotten. Celebrate her life and all the good times we have all had because of her, remember all the things she did to make everyone else happy, and all smiles she put on everyone's faces. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and overall person! I want you all to know that i am a better person for having known her! My heart goes out to all of you. I'll always remember Sonja and i will miss her every day of my life, I loved her so much. I'm am just happy to know that she is at peace. She will be missed, But she will always be in our hearts. My love goes out to all of you! Keep your heads held high for her.
-Mikey
From : Bill and Linda Bainbridge
To : Paul Panzera and Family
Date: July 15th 2013
We are so sorry for your great loss. The news came slowly down here. Sonja was always really a great asset in the restaurant and was truly a class act with the customers, children and you. She will be missed by many.