Panica, John F. "Peter Wilson", of Newton Centre, June 23, 2017. Husband of Maryann L. (Lynch) Panica. Proud father of Lisa M. Franco and her husband Dr. Nicholas R. Franco, Jr. of Newton, John F. Panica III and his wife Carol of Newton, Charles "Magoo" Panica and his wife Erin of Ashburn, VA. Proud grandfather of Nicholas R. Franco, III, Kevin, Jill, Kayla, Emma, Cole and Max Panica and Proud Great Grandfather of Avery and Austin Panica. Brother of the late Marjorie Dasey. John was a life member and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, member of the Sons of Italy, American Legion Post 440, and a Honorably Discharged US Army E5. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton, Saturday, July 1st at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in John's memory to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive., Triangle, VA 22172.