Philip A. Pantano

Olean- Philip Arthur “Flip” Pantano “Loving Husband”

Philip A. Pantano of Seneca Ave. passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital.

Flip was born April 4, 1953 in Olean and was the son of Vincent J. and Helen Anna Bender Pantano. On July 20, 1982 in Austin, TX he married Barbara A. Tassin who survives.

Flip was a 1971 graduate of Hinsdale High School. He worked for North Gale Buick Dealership as a Auto Repair GM Tech. Flip then moved to Huston, TX and worked for Astro AMC Dealership for about a year returning to Olean and working for John Hardy Chevy. He then moved back to Austin as a GM Tech moving back to Olean to work at Bokman’s from 1983 to 1995 then at Weatherall Chevy in Cuba.

Flip loved music, playing bass, he played in many bands in Austin, TX. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and even won first plate at motor City Raceway in 1989 for Drag Racing.

Along with his loving wife Barbara, Flip is survived by; 3 stepchildren, Michael J. (Lisa) Sanchez of Round Rock, TX, Barbara Michelle Sanchez of San Marcos, TX, and Stephen N. (Connie) Sanchez of Seattle, WA; many grandchildren; 3 siblings, Paul Pantano of Hinsdale, Perian Pantano of Allegany and Pamila Pantano of CT; and several nieces and nephews.

Flip was predeceased by; his parents; and 2 siblings, Peter Pantano and Patricia Schoonover.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com