Obituary of Sharon Panessa

Sharon Panessa was born in Brooklyn, NY to William and Agnes O'Rourke on July 23, 1947 The family moved to Yonkers, NY where Sharon has been a life long resident. For many years Sharon worked as a receptionist and later spent countless hours working at the Hastings diner were she knew every customer by name. Sharon married the love of her life Bart Panessa. They were married for many years until his passing. They traveled the world together and enjoyed countless memories with their family and friends. Sharon was an amazing caregiver to everyone and anyone that needed extra TLC. If you were one of the kids, Aunt Sharon would do anything you wanted. The children of Fox fire also loved her. She retired as a Teacher's Assistant from the Yonkers Public Schools. Sharon could be found down by the pool on those hot summer days, or spending holidays and special events with the people she loved. She was always snapping shots with her camera to catch those special moments. Sharon was the life of a party and ready to hit the dance floor to any of the oldies playing. She could be found volunteering much of her time at Christ the King where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a religious instructor, and an ear that would listen to anyone that needed it. She is survived by her brothers Kenny and Billy and her sister Agnes Mary. She will be greeted by her nine other siblings at Heaven's Gates along with Bart. She leaves behind her beloved nieces and nephews. Sharon's friends and family will greatly miss her.