Linda Lewis Paniello of Tarpon Springs entered into rest on October 5, 2021. She was born January 7, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of the W. Benton and Frances M. Lewis.
Linda is survived by her husband Mariano G. “Buddy” Paniello of 47 years; her parents, W. Benton and Frances Lewis, her brother Lawrence G. Lewis [Sue] of Huntington, TN, brother-in-law Lawrence P. Simon of Lafayette, LA and sister-in-law Eleanor Paniello, of Locust Grove, VA, nieces April Lewis Johansen [Mike] of St. Petersburg, FL, Ashley Walker Fife [Farris], and Lauren Walker Fitts [David], both of Lafayette LA, and nephews, James B. Lewis of Orlando, Benjamin Paniello of Locust Grove VA, Lawrence M. Simon, MD, [Lindsay] of Lafayette, LA, and Paul B. Simon, JD, [Abby] of Lafayette, LA, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Linda graduated from the University of Florida and moved back to Tampa where she and Buddy married in 1973. In 1975 they moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where they were employed in the corporate world before starting their own business which they owned for thirty years. They returned to the Tampa Bay area in 2016 and resided in Tarpon Springs.
They enjoyed friends, family, and traveled extensively throughout the United States and much of the world. It was a wonderful life.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Dobies Funeral Home Tarpon Springs Chapel.
Dave & Carol Carere
October 9, 2021, 10:14 pm
Buddy & Family – We extend our deepest condolences to you. Although we never met Linda, it is clear to see she was very special. She now is at peace and in God’s arms and loving care.
Ed Lewis
October 9, 2021, 11:46 pm
Rest In Peace, Linda. The Lord got a good one.
Cary Williams
October 10, 2021, 8:31 pm
So sorry my good friend. I will always remember the great times we have spent together. God speed and Hope to see you in the near future. Linda was the best of the best.
Stay strong.
Always
Cary and Carolyn
Frank Stark Camano Island, WA
October 11, 2021, 12:57 am
Many years ago, I had the privilege and honor to be able to work with Buddy and Linda and was a part of their organization. They made me successful and I am forever grateful for their care and nurturing guidance for many years.
Thank you Buddy and my sincerest best wishes are with you at this time.
Alan Lewis
October 11, 2021, 12:59 am
So glad we came to know each other in our later years cousin Linda. You will be missed by friends and family here on Earth, but now you can rest in peace as your suffering has ended. You have earned your wings and we are blessed for having known you!
Edmund Lewis
October 11, 2021, 4:17 pm
Linda, you will be sorely missed not only by your husband and close family but all us extended family and the ones that you shared your life with. I enjoyed the company when you went out of your way to come visit our seashore home in New Jersey two years in a row. That was absolutely great. I hope you left enough blessings behind to keep Buddy happy and going. The Lord bless you Linda!
Kevin Kiernan
October 11, 2021, 6:04 pm
So sorry Buddy for your loss and I enjoyed some great memories working with you guys in the Group IV days
Greg O’Brien
October 11, 2021, 6:22 pm
Buddy,
Very sorry for your loss. Your partnership was enviable for all who knew you.
I always enjoyed both of your company when I was fortunate enough to have worked with you.
Don Vaughan
October 12, 2021, 12:57 am
We will always miss Linda. I will always remember coming to discuss business in your home in Cal. I was always treated like family. Linda would always have meals and room ready. Linda worked so hard. GOD bless you and all the memories… GOD will bless Linda.
Carol Jones
October 12, 2021, 6:36 pm
I have such fond memories of working with Linda at the S.F. Chronicle and meeting Buddy at after work parties. My condolences to Linda’s family. She will be so missed but held in our hearts.
Scott and Karin Knorp
October 13, 2021, 4:09 pm
Linda was one of the good ones. Some of my fondest memories were working with Linda and Buddy in the early days of Group IV. Their marriage was one we always wanted to emulate. Rest in Peace Linda. You will be missed here on earth.
Barbara
October 20, 2021, 11:33 pm
Dearest Buddy:
Linda was such a fabulous and lovely lady. All of those in the industry are blessed to have known her. She was such a strong person with such great advice and soft manner. The final line on her obituary made me weep, but then, of course and as always, Linda was right, she had a wonderful life and left those of us that met her in this world better for the experience.
Barbara Bjerke