Debra J. Panzarella

Debra J. Panzarella of Ogdensburg, N.J., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5 2022 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was 52 years old.

Born in Dover to the late Alan and Jeanette (Barzano) Van Dien, Debra lived in Green Pond N.J., Woodstock Ga., and Sparta N.J., before settling in Ogdensburg N.J. in 2003. A graduate of County College of Morris, Debra worked as an office manager for the Georgia Pacific Corporation in Denville before retiring in 2003 to raise her children.

Known to everyone as Debbie, she was quick in making friends with people she came in contact with. She cherished meeting her closest friends for lunch. She loved to be involved with her children’s academics and competitive swim meets. Debbie was the president of the YMCA Parent Advisory Committee where her children swam. During meets, it was always known that she was in the stands as she would cheer for her children as well as their teammates. She played an active role in her parish as a religious education teacher. Debbie enjoyed vacationing near beaches with family. She always said, “If I can bring my camper there, then I’m going,” since she always wanted to have her dogs by her side.

Predeceased by her parents, Debra is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Panzarella; children Hannah, Grace, Abby, and Jacob Panzarella; and sisters Toni Jurkiewicz and Kim Perez. and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Debra will be held on Thursday, March 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ 07416. A funeral mass will be on Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas of Aquin RC Church in Ogdensburg, N.J. Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Manna House, Newton N.J. or St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, Madison N.J..