James E. Panico

James E. Panico, age 54, of Antwerp, Ohio , passed away at 3:15 PM, Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jim was born in Hicksville, Ohio on October 27, 1951, the son of Andy and Barbara L. (Bedor) Panico of Antwerp.

Jim married Judy Smalley married Nov 12, 1988.

He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paulding and worked in maintenance at Atwood Mobile Products, Antwerp.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Antwerp High School. He was a Buckeye & Tigers fan, who enjoyed golf, fishing and bowling.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Judy and parents, Andy & Barbara all of Antwerp; daughter, Stacie Lovellette of Auburn, Indiana;
sons, Michael and Timothy Panico both of Antwerp;
step sons, Greg Billman of Newville, Indiana, Doug Billman of Bryan, Ohio, Brian Billman of Decatur, Indiana;
sister, Andrea Panico of Fort Wayne and granddaughter, Mary Cate Panico.

You are invited to participate in his funeral service at Antwerp United Methodist Church, Antwerp, at 11 am on Monday, February 20th, with Rev. Mary Beth Smith-Webb officiating.

You may call Sunday, 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home and Monday, 10 am at the church.

He will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.

In his memory contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com