It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vito J. Panaciulli of New York, New York, born in Akron, Ohio, who passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Christine; his brother Larry; and his grandson James. He is survived by : his children, Vito (Ann), Michael (Julie) and Gina Gaug (Randy); his grandchildren, Vito, Erin, Michael, Jessica, Sabrina and Sandra; and his siblings, Cosmo Panaciulli and Esther DeStefano. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home (547 Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44312). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Matthew Parish (2603 Benton Ave, Akron, OH 44312). A burial was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at the Holy Cross Cemetery (100 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home