Maria Tuzzolino Panarisi, 87, of St. Louis, MO. passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital on Friday September 22, 2017. Maria was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Rosina Pendino, brother-in-law Emanuele Pendino, and dear niece and nephews Paolina and Stefano Busciglio, and Gabrielle Maggini. She was survived by her husband Calogero “Charlie” Panarisi, daughter Rosanna Leone, son-in-law Leo Leone, granddaughters Vita Leone, and Loredana Leone. Also, survived by her many nieces and nephews including Anna Maggini, and Jasper and Gloria Pendino. She was a dear aunt to her great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews both here in the U.S., and in Italy. She was an active member of St. Jude, St. Anthony, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph, Padre Pio, La Madonna Di Alessandria Della Rocca (AG), and the Boys and Girls Club of America Associations. A Breast Cancer survivor, and a caregiver to her husband that is continuing his fight with Alzheimer’s Disease of 10 years. Maria, was loved by all who came to know her, and will be missed terribly. Visitation and services will be held at St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish located on 3140 Meramec St, St. Louis, MO 63118 on Wednesday September 27, 2017. Visitation is at 10am – 12pm, and the service will follow.