Samuel Michael Panzica

Samuel Michael Panzica obituary

Samuel Michael Panzica

Samuel Panzica Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Brighton on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Samuel Michael Panzica, of Brighton, Michigan passed away on August 8, 2025 at the age of 95.

Samuel is survived by his children, Valerie (Glenn) Stork, Leslie Glapa, Gregory (Jennifer) Panzica, Philip (Amelia) Panzica; grandchildren, Angela, Andrew, Adam, Blake (Paulina), Drew (Vanessa), Sam, Gina (Nick), Francesca (Matt), Nicolas; sister, Helen; girlfriend, Judith; as well as many extended family members and dear friends.

Samuel was preceded in passing by his parents, Philip and Carmella (Rizzo) Panzica; wife, Mary; and siblings, Mary, Josephine, Rose, and Ray.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 3PM until 8PM. Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 600 East Main Street, Brighton, Michigan 48116.

A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7PM. Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 600 East Main Street, Brighton, Michigan 48116.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30AM. Guests are encouraged to gather starting at 9:30AM. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12PM. St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery. Family and guests are welcome to join us in a procession to the cemetery.

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Gabrielle Hall

August 12, 2025

Prayers to the family, Sam will be greatly missed.

With love,
Gabrielle Hall

Beverly Moore

August 10, 2025

To the family of Sam. I share your sadness of your loss of your dad. He was my hero and a wonderful cousin. He was thoughtful, kind and loving, truly a wonderful man. RIP Sam From your cousin, Beverly Rizzo Moore

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