Philip P. Panepinto , 63, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Viola ( Astolsfi ) Panepinto .

Philip was a longtime resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On May 25, 1996 he married his beloved wife, Judy ( Sarzyniak ) Panepinto and moved to Lockport. He was employed for 20 years by the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a painter.

Philip was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping. He also loved old - time classic cars, especially his Corvette. Above all, Philip was a big-hearted man who enjoyed helping out his family and friends . He also had an unforgettable sense of humor.

In addition to his wife of 25 years, Mr. Panepinto is survived by his son Brandon Panepinto ; his step-children, Michael (Mary) Hathaway, Steven Hathaway and Sandra Hathaway ; several grandchildren; his siblings, Donald (Tina) Panepinto and Michael Panepinto ; his special niece and nephews, Brittany, Ryan and Vincenzo Panepinto ; his mother-in-law, Audrey Sarzyniak ; three brothers-in-law, Charles (Debbie) Sarzyniak , William (Marian) Sarzyniak and Matthew (Cheryl) Sarzyniak ; as well as his beloved dog, Chloe, and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Panepinto was predeceased by his step-daughter, Teresa Hathaway and his brother-in-law, Larry Sarzyniak .

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 17 from 3 – 5 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY , where f uneral services will be celebrated on Monday, April 19 at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may the American Diabetes Association. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.