GARY NORMAN "BIG GAR" PANIGHETTI Gary Norman "Big Gar" Panighetti, age 68, died peacefully of esophageal cancer on November 15, 2016, at his home in Chico, California surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 31, 1948 in Salinas, California to parents, Virginia and Norman Panighetti, who preceded him in death. Gary is survived by his wife, Camille, of Chico; his brother, Paul and wife, Kerry, of Chico; his son, Matt, of Palma de Majorca, Spain; his daughter, Anna, her husband, Saul Rico and their daughters, Cecilia and Elena, of Seattle, Washington; his daughter, Gina, her husband, Patrick Clem and their children, Flora and Maddox, of Fort Collins, Colorado and his daughter, Laura , her husband, Rob Edwardh and their daughter, Olivia, of Mammoth Lakes, CA. A celebration of Gary's life is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Chico Elks Club. All are welcome to attend and remember his rich and blessed life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary's name can be sent to Okizu: Supporting Families with Childhood Cancer ( www.okizu.org) or the . Read more and share your thoughts at www.newtonbracewell.com.