RONALD PANTO

The family of Ronald E. Panto is saddened to announce his passing on June 13, 2020 at the age of 73 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Luz Panto; his 2 sons Douglas and Keith; four grandchildren Domynic, Noah, Zachary, and Kyla; his mother Beatrice Panto; siblings Janice Steinbock, Carole Hayes, and Debra Curran; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His father, Dominick Panto predeceased him in 1999. Ronald was born in Springfield Massachusetts and graduated from West Springfield Senior High. He was a proud member of the military, having served in the US Air Force for over 20 years. While in the Air Force he earned two Master's degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Following his retirement from the military he worked for over 20 years as an Aerospace Engineer at Northrop Grumman, retiring in 2004. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling around the world. Having visited the Philippines, Hawaii and Australia. Ron enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with family and friends. He will be lovingly missed by all that knew him.