John Panarese

I’m sorry that I never got a chance to meet you but I know that your family had so much love for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and I send all my love

It was an honor knowing you, John. Saf travels.

John you were the greatest loved you in a special way you will be a saint when you go to heaven ST JOHN My islanders info person you were the smartest person I was honored to have you as my cousin

John, you are at peace my brother. Go with God

Jon, my Brother from another mother, my mentore, one of my dearest frineds ever! You meant so much to me and my success, you tought me so much, and you loved your family so much i felt I was a part of it since you talked about your Brothers, nephew’s, and Trish so much, that i felt i knew them too. RIP my dear friend, there will never be another like you.

Sending prayers for comfort to the family and friends who loved John very much.

Although I never met John Panarese in person, I talked with him many times on the phone from Buffalo, New York. He was a teacher of the blind and visually impaired on the topics of Apple computers and related devices. who worked with clients from the Helen Keller Institute. I am an older guy who used Windows computers a lot, but was a bit timid when it came to Apple products–in particular the iPhone. Via phone and e-mail, John walked me through the basics and now I am just about as proficient at using the iPhone as many sighted people.

HATS OFF TO JOHN! WHAT EVER THE NEXT WORLD OFFERS, MAY IT BRING HIM PEACE, CONTENTMENT AND HAPPINESS!

Although I did not know John I had seen him on many blind mailing lists helping us all out. May John rest well and the angels fall around him.

Chris, Laura, Christopher, Sean and to the entire Panarese Family – We are blessed to have known John. He was an incredible person and was a source of inspiration to all that knew and met him. He will always be everyone’s “Uncle John”. He fought a courageous battle, and is now with God and his mother, father and dear brother Joe. May he rest in peace and be his family’s guardian angel.

Love – Jack, Rachel and Santino Syracuse (from Buffalo, NY)

I had the honor to have met John in person when he visited Seattle. He also worked with me to help train participants on adaptive technologies. John has left a big void in the blindness community that will be very hard to fill, though I still hope others can follow in his footsteps. I also hope John has found peace after several months of battle. John, you will always be a light source for your family, your friends, and for the blindness community.

Johnny, We said our goodbyes and I’m grateful for it. My favorites memories were when I said something snarky to Bob, I turn and looked your way. That laugh was awesome and the look on your face was spectacular. With the way life is going , I believe you are better off in the palm of God’s hand.. Safe travels, I will see you when I get there.

I never knew him personally but John has answered many of my Mac questions by his tutorials. I will treasure them now! Thanks for such a great talent!

Bless you John today and always 💙
Heaven is gaining an angel .

Anthony & Susan Kropf

I knew John for more than 20 years and am thankful for our meaningful chats and shared laughter over the years. He always spoke lovingly about his whole family and somehow had room for everyone else, too. Those of us in the blind community always appreciated John’s generosity in offering his time and expertise to rescue us from our unforeseen tech issues. Thank you, John, for always showing up with courage, compassion and humor. Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. <3

Cousin John I am so saddened by this news but knowing you are with your mom, dad and your big brother Joe can bring a small smile. RIP cuz
fly high with the angels and say hello to all in heaven.

I first met John in the early 2000s 2004 2005 something like that he was my trainer for learning to use Mac products with a screen reader. One day he called for our usual lesson and I was right at the climactic point of a chapter of a fantasy book that I was listening to I asked if I could finish it really quick and he said yes afterward he asked what I was listening to, I don’t remember what the book was, but that would spawn a shared love of fantasy fiction and a friendship and eventually sometime in the next year we would start playing RPG games together on Friday nights with some other people that would continue almost every week for over 10 years i’ve known John probably for 15 years or more, he was my mentor, one of my dearest friends, and one of the most important people in my life. I consider him to be family, the brother I never had. I love you man and will never forget you. I wish I had told you what an impact you had on my life, and I’m so sorry we never got to meet in person.

While I never knew John personally, like many, I knew of John’s work in the world of Apple and accessibility for people who are blind–in particular, his Mac training resources and his accomplishments becoming a certified Apple Support Professional. To John’s family, you will be in my prayers. Psalm 34:18 NIV: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of John Panarese, a true icon and renowned figure in the world of technology and training. His dedication to empowering others, especially in the blind and visually impaired community, was unmatched.

I had the privilege of learning from him a couple of years ago through a Mac learning course. Thanks to his expertise and patient teaching, I became an efficient Mac user—a skill that continues to benefit me daily. John’s kindness, wisdom, and passion for technology made a lasting impression on me and countless others around the world.

He will truly be missed, but his legacy will live on in the lives he touched.

Rest in peace, dear teacher.
Elijah

Remembering John Panarese

He was my coach, mentor, and friend!
He was one of the kindest, most generous, and most selfless persons that I have ever known.
John walked into my life at just the right time when I was preparing to enter the World of Apple.
He taught me voiceover, the Mac Operating System, and prepared me for my Apple Certification exam.
I will miss you John and I promise to honour your legacy.
Most of all, I will keep my promise to you this being to provide an opportunity for other contributors to shine!
I thank your family for having shared you with us all!
RIP Coach and save a spot for me at your Heavenly table!
– Donna

John will be missed. He was a great teacher become’s a friend to me. It is heartbreaking. For his family . May the lord give you strength and comfort.