In Memory
Carmen Panaccio (Slivinski) - Class Of 1967
Carmen Maria Slivinski
Carmen Maria Slivinski (nee Panaccio), 67, died on May 4, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 30, 1949. For thirty years, she was a beloved art teacher to thousands of students at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, FL, and Lakeland Highlands Middle School. In her retirement, there was nothing she loved more than playing tennis, spending time on the beach (particularly on Anna Maria Island), and her family. Mrs. Slivinski is survived by her husband of 46 years, Lawrence Slivinski; children, Stephen (Krystal) Slivinski and David Slivinski; and grandchildren, Calvin (7), Simon (5), and Leo (2). Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 11:00 am at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland, FL 33801. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ronald Hunter (1967)
So sorry to hear about this. She was a lovely girl in high school. Ron hunter. Class of 1967
Michael Pale (1967)
Fond remembrances of a classy girl (even in high school) Rest in Peace
Mary Ann Neil (Durso) (1967)
So so sorry to hear of this loss ... Carmen was a special person even back in high school. She lived in Nottingham just like me. We were friends during our time in school. I spent time at her home. Her mom was a very special lady .. she taught us how to sing some songs in Spanish ... Again another classmate has gone. Let's try to live each day to its fullest ... you never know when its your last ~~~ Mary Ann Neil Durso
John “Jack” Davis (1967)
I remember Carmen and her mother well. Back to Cecelia Snyder. (Snider?) I had a crush on her for years and I suspect I wasn't the only one. A beauty lost 😢
Charles J. Weidmann (1967)
Sorry to hear about Carmen, God received another Angel, R.I.P.
John L. Scotton (1967)
Carmen was a beautiful friend. She made the class of '67 so much more special. I pray she is now at peace and may God bless.
Betty Barclay (Dickman) (1967)
The class of 67 lost another beautiful person! RIP Carmen.
Nancy Murphy (Vickers) (1967)
Carmen and I did not keep in touch after graduation, but I will never forget her poise, her grace, and her beauty, which radiated from her beautiful soul. My deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.
Don West Sr (1967)
Sorry to hear this. Carmen was a Great Classmate.
Ray E. Harkleroad (Harkleroad) (1967)
In 1966 or 1967 Carmen received a "life reading" from me - and I detailed it in my book where I described Carmen as "everybody's sweetheart", and indeed she was that liked and well respected. Carmen was given her vocation, awards, family, and even her married name. In vain I tried to reach her in Florida a few years ago but already knew I would be unsuccessful. Carmen's cousin is Tim Panaccio, the sports writer for the Philadelphia Flyers and an NBC Sportwriter as well. It was Tim who contacted me just shortly after Carmen's passing, and let me know the details of her life and the fact that her life had passed as projected. Tim had found reference to my chapter about Carmen on the internet. Even at age 16 or 17, Carmen knew her life would be abundant and rewardng. I am sorry to see Carmen gone and do wish that I could have talked to her but the time of one's passing is not our discretion. Just knowing that her life was joyful is knowledge enough. When the time is proper, we'll all journey to the other side and leave this life behind.