John M. Pangelina Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Manuel Pangelina of American Canyon, after a long courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family November 29, 2015. He was a kind, generous and loyal person. John was born April 28, 1959 in Vallejo, California. He grew up in Benicia, Calfornia where he attended St. Dominic's school and Benicia and Liberty High School where he graduated in 1977. He participated in little league baseball, Pop warner football, high school football and basketball. John was employed as a Railroad Builder and for many years by Cofab Steel and Arcmatic as a draftsman. John was an avid fisherman and a huge San Francisco Giants and Oakland Raiders fan. John is survived by his mother, Corinne Pangelina of Vacaville, brother and sister-in-law Mark and Tami Pangelina of Benicia, sister Diana Mamere of Benicia, son Donny Rice of American Canyon and daughter Tabitha and son-in-law Angelo Perez of Vallejo, Grand children Kailah and Angelo Jr of Vallejo. John is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and cousins as well as many loving friends who he considered family. John was preceded in death by his father, Atilano "Art" Manuel Pangelina in 1987 and his Uncle Jerald Wakefield for who he was a long time caretaker and companion. John will be missed by all. Visitation will be Friday December 4, 2015 from 1:00 - 4:00 at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel in Benicia. Services will be at St. Dominic's church on Saturday December 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be private. The family prefers donations be made to the donors favorite charity.

John M. Pangelina

April 28, 1959 - November 29, 2015