George Panichas Obituary

Age - 79

September 10, 2023

Branford, CT

George Panichas of Branford passed away on Friday September 8 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the long time companion of Sally Small of Branford. He was the brother of Peter Panichas (Rose) of Cheshire and Mary Jane Gaetano of Hamden. He is also survived by his stepson Michael DeRosa (Jill) of Tampa Fl, his step grandchildren Stephanie Morgillo (Joseph) of Branford, and Christopher DeRosa (Kerri) of North Branford, his step great grandchildren Macayla and Liam Morgillo, his nieces Keri Banack (Trevor) of Cheshire, and Maria Conlon (Tom) of Wallingford, and nephew Richard Giamette of New Haven. His great nephews and nieces Mason, Blake, Tess, TJ, Mark, and Taylor. George was born in New Haven on January 2, 1944, a son of John and Jennie Matsagas Panichas. He graduated from Hillhouse High School and went on to the Air National Guard. He was the co-owner of Krafty Kakes in Wallingford for several years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may call Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford, with a service being held at 11:00. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main St. Branford, CT 06405.

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