Obituary of Vicki Joyce Panetta

Vicki Panetta of Monroe Twp. passed away on Sunday June 14, 2020 in Haines City, FL.  Born Vicki Joyce Ruffner on April 18, 1950 in Harriman, TN, she was raised in New Brunswick since the age of 10 and moved to East Brunswick after marrying her husband, (met in 1967) Armando Panetta, in 1972.  She finally settled in Monroe Twp. in 2003.  Vicki raised her family as a homemaker for many years before working as a property manager and eventually becoming a realtor with New Jersey Realty.  Devoted, wife, mother and grandmother, Vicki enjoyed cooking most of all. She embraced Armando's Italian heritage and could cook many Italian specialties. And her family enjoyed her cooking so much!  She also loved spending winters at her home in Florida.  

Vicki was predeceased by her parents, Elmer Ruffner and Oma Ruffner. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Armando Panetta of Monroe Twp., her son, Michael Panetta of Philadelphia, her daughter, Danielle Puskas and husband Ted of Monroe Twp., two grandchildren, TJ and Trevor and her dear Aunt Kathy of Kingston, TN.  Also surviving are many extended family members and friends.

A memorial gathering will be 10am-12pm on Saturday July 25, 2020 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. - 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ  08831 followed by a memorial service at 12pm.  

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to a charity that serves animals.