Lorraine E. Panetta

July 31, 1932 - December 15, 2016

Loudonville – Lorraine E. Panetta, 84, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Teresian House surrounded by her loving children. Born in Trenton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Wilcox Parent. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Panetta, Sr. in 1992. After raising her children, Lorraine began working for the NYS Department of Tax and Finance where she later retired after many years. Lorraine will be remembered for her beautiful smile, devotion to her family, and her pleasant personality. She is the beloved mother of Joseph M. Panetta, Jr. (Patricia), Thomas Panetta (Gloria), Gina Taylor (Ronald), Jill Panetta, and Lori Chamberlain (Scot); cherished grandmother of Tom, Nick, Casey, Eric, Joey, Anthony, Ronnie, Jeff, Kyle, Kylee, and Corey; great grandmother of Hailey, Ellie, and Grace; sister of Florence Belleville (late Frank), Charles Parent (Patricia), Joseph Parent (late Donna), Marilyn Westervelt (Gerald), Patricia Reith (James), and the late Walter Nicholson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Lorraine’s family on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home at 9:15 am thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville at 10:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, Lorraine’s family asks that donations be made in her memory to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York 12203. To leave Lorraine’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, or view her Cinematic Life Tribute, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com