Joseph Michael Pansa Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Michael Pansa, age 86 of Millville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Inspira Medical Center of Vineland, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Mizpah to the late Michael and Millie (Dagrossa) Pansa, Joseph graduated from Atlantic City Vocational School in 1946. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After serving, Joseph settled in Millville and became a truck driver for Gardiner's Express Trucking, from which he retired in 1986. He then worked at Holy City Automotive for many years. He was an active member of the American Legion. Joseph loved fixing cars, woodworking, NASCAR, and auto racing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his best friend and fishing partner, Bob Moss. He also loved spending time with his family and cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Pansa; four sons, James Pansa and wife Cathy of Shorewood, Illinois, Lance Pansa and wife Jennifer of Bremerton, Washington, Wayne Pansa and wife Vicki of Millville, and Michael Pansa and wife Beth of Cedarville; one brother Louis Pansa of Mizpah; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. There will be a viewing on Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to: The American Legion, Nabb-Leslie, Post No. 82, 220 Buck St. Millville, NJ 08332; The Cumberland County S.P.C.A., 1244 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360; The Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015; or the charity of one's choice. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Joseph Michael Pansa may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Joseph Michael Pansa

July 18, 1929 - May 4, 2016