Birth date: Oct 9, 1940 Death date: May 12, 2025
Louis "Lou" Pannunzio Jr., aged 84, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Born on October 9, 1940, to the late Louis Pannunzio Sr. and Ruth Pannunzio, Lou grew up alongside his siblings Ruth Pannunzio and Le Read Obituary
This saddens me to learn of his passing. He was my skating instructor for four years taking me to Nationals in 1982. Him and his late wife Jan were close friends with my mother and I and I have many great memories of time we spent together. The skating world has lost one of the very best. When I left skating for the Army I got a letter every week from him and Jan. The world has lost a good person.
I remember early 5 am figure lessons before going to work at the hospital for my shift! Then he always would mention seeing me later for practice after with my girls. He made me the skater I was!
Brookpark Skateland in the 1970's was a power house in pairs teams thanks to Lou. He had so many great teams, it was unrivaled anywhere else in the country. From the 5am Saturdays mornings, to the 2am Sunday mornings, the crab walks and calisthenics, he worked us hard, but his teams never ran out of steam. He lead his teams to many National Championships, including My partner and me. It was a great time, and I'm honored to be a part of it. Thanks for the many wonderful memories Lou! Susan Gaydos
I can remember 4am Sunday morning skating lessons! I was 7, and he would make me crab walk the entire length of Brookpark Skateland, and then I had to do side shuffles on my toe stops, and sit-ups, and pushups! Then I got to practice skating singles and pairs! Lou was instrumental in my becoming successful through resilience in so many ways! You are a part of me Lou! I am grateful! See you in Heaven!
