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Panko was born Oct. 22, 1923, to Steven and Martha Panko in Yonkers where he was raised and educated, graduating from Saunders Trade and Technical School in 1942. He was a machinist at the DeLackner Helicopter Co. in Mt. Vernon from 1947 until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of UAW Local #259 in Ft. Lee, N.J. He served in the U.S. Navy-Aviation Metalsmith from 1943 to 1946. He was a 2nd Class SV6 and was stationed in San Diego and Pearl Harbor. He was a longtime parishioner and usher at St. Nicholas of Myra Church.
Panko is survived by his son, Mark Panko (Joan) of Hopewell Junction; daughters, Cathy Panko-Drought (Robert) of Port Chester and Janet Panko of Scarsdale; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by wife, Ann; and brother, Stephen Panko.
Calling hours are Friday, March 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas of Myra Church, White Plains. Final disposition will be private.
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