Anthony Panzeca, 88

Anthony L. Panzeca, who retired with his wife to East Hampton in 1994 to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren, died at Southampton Hospital on April 23. His health had been declining within the past year, his family said. He was 88.

Born in Brooklyn on Oct. 19, 1928, he was one of three children of the former Constance Bovona and Leonard Panzeca. After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, he joined the Air Force, and served during the Korean War in business operations and logistics, first at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver and then at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Not long after he left the military a cousin introduced him to Naomi Figueroa, whom he married in 1952. She worked as a nurse at Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway; he worked in accounting services at Pan American World Airways, then I.B.M., and finally at Manufacturers Hanover Trust. The couple lived in Brooklyn and eventually in Howard Beach, Queens.

After their daughter, Mary Lownes, moved to Amagansett and married Brock Lownes, her parents followed. Mrs. Panzeca died in 2007. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Panzeca is survived by his sister Theresa Melisurgo of East Meadow, and three grandchildren. Another sister, Marie Boscarino of North Bellmore, died before him.

A funeral Mass was said at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton on Friday, followed by burial at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton. The family has suggested memorial donations to Southampton Hospital, 240 Meeting House Lane, Southampton 11968, or the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 18 James Lane, East Hampton 11937.