Nacy Panzica’s father, Anthony, came through Ellis Island from Palermo, Sicily, Italy in 1913.  His family settled in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, where Nacy was born in 1927.  After serving his country in the Navy, in 1947 he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Cleveland State University.

From a somewhat modest start—his first construction job was a $425 garage expansion in 1955--Nacy Panzica has gone on to create what is, arguably, one of Northeast Ohio’s premier construction management/general contracting firms.  While Panzica Construction has made an indelible mark on the face of Cleveland, Nacy Panzica’s imprint on the soul of the city and the heart of his family are of equal, if not greater, import.

Panzica Construction can be found at every imaginable building site.  The firm has been recognized repeatedly for its exemplary work in the construction of schools, hospitals, shopping centers, office buildings, recreation centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, government buildings, industrial parks, sports complexes and churches.  Among the firm’s most notable achievements is the construction of the Plain Dealer new headquarters building and the critically acclaimed restoration of Severance Hall the home of the world reknown Cleveland Orchestra.  Complementing Panzica Construction’s success is the professional recognition Nacy has received, namely, Man of the Year in 2000 by the Engineering Society and Community Leader of the Year by the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of The Arthritis Foundation in 2002.

Panzica Construction is a family affair.  Not only because Nacy’s sons, Tim and Tony, are integral to the success of the business, but because Nacy sees and treats all of his employees as family.  It is this spirit, this appreciation of and respect for others, which is at the core of Nacy’s being.  It is this same spirit that guides Nacy in his interactions with others.

Nacy’s impact on the city of Cleveland goes far beyond Panzica Construction.  Among the organizations he has supported over the years are Catholic Charities, Help for the Retarded, Inc., Alhambra for Retarded Children, Cuyahoga Community College, St. Augustine Manor, Legatus, and, of course, The Arthritis Foundation.

Family is paramount to Nacy.  He has four children:  Anthony, Timothy, Mary Beth Link and Laura King.  His grandchildren, sixteen in number, range in age from seven to twenty-five.  His family describes him as loving, kind, gentle and big hearted.  Quite appropriately, an annual Panzica family party is held on March 19^th, St. Joseph’s Day, to honor the “Patron Saint of the Working Family”.  Everyone participates.

Nacy knew his wife, Rosemary, from the time she was six.  She was his “best friend”.  Rosemary passed away in May 2001 after having struggled with rheumatoid arthritis for over fifteen years.

Family man.  Businessman.  Community stalwart.  Nacy Panzica believes fervently that there are no limits if one tries hard enough.  His life’s work is testament to that. 

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