Frank T. Panno Obituary (1929 - 2020)

Frank T. Panno, 90, of Pontiac, Illinois died Sunday June 14, 2020 at 9:36 p.m. at his residence. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Pontiac, IL with Fr. Adam Cesarek and Fr. David Sabel officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Pontiac, IL where full military rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held at St. Mary's Church on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 3:15 p.m. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Memorials in Frank's name may be made to St. Mary's School, St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, or the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, is handling the arrangements. Frank was born on November 21, 1929 in Streator, Illinois, the oldest son of Andrew and Dorothy (Perschnick) Panno. He married Mary Geraldyn Ralph on October 25, 1952 in Odell, IL. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1996. Frank is survived by five daughters: Sally (Michael) Aarons of Mt. Prospect, IL; Gina Panno of Pontiac, IL; Lisa (Patrick) Martin of Pontiac, IL; Amy Panno of Wauwatosa, WI; and Gerry (Tom) Wheeler of Pontiac, IL; three daughters-in-law: Renee Panno of Wheaton, IL; Mary Panno of Chicago, IL; and Sue Trainor of Chenoa, IL; twelve grandchildren: Sam Aarons, Nick Panno, Joe Panno, Sara (Marty) Walsh, Michael Panno, Paul Panno, Mark (Courtney) Panno, Maggie (Cal) Clark, Jane (Nate) Anderson, Peter Martin, Anna Walker, and Lucy Walker; six great grandchildren: Corinne Walsh, Mira Walsh, Owen Walsh, Jack Walsh, Ben Panno, and Henry Panno; nine brothers and sisters: Chuck Panno, Fred Panno, Nancy Eden, Michael Panno, Marcia Allen, David Panno, all of California; Andy Panno of Texas; Joe Panno of Vancouver, Canada; and Sam Panno of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by three sons: Peter Panno, Paul Panno, and John Panno; and one sister: Jean Panno. Frank was a graduate of Streator High School. He was a real estate broker and owned and operated Panno Realty in Pontiac for fifty-three years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac Elks Club, and The Moose Lodge. Along with two other realtors, Frank started the Livingston County Board of Realtors. He received the Realtors Emeritus Award in 2017. Frank was the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year in 1993. He was the Livingston County Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year in 1997. Frank served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1953. He served on the Pontiac City Council for over 56 years and holds the state record for the longest serving alderman in Illinois. Frank was an incredibly loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family was his pride and joy and he loved spending time with them.