08/01/2026
Rest in Peace to a football legend!
Bulldogs are sending love to our West Bridgewater family during this time.
West Bridgewater Legendary Coach Bill Panos:
Legendary and Highly respected long-time cornerstone of West Bridgewater High School Football and West Bridgewater Youth Football Coach Bill Panos passed away at the age of 76 on July 27, 2026.
Bill Panos impact and passion on the West Bridgewater football community and town of West Bridgewater in general was nothing short of spectacular with endless memories made and historic feats achieved. Bill Panos guided West Bridgewater High School’s varsity football as its head coach for 33 years to 182 wins, 6 Super Bowl appearances, 2 Super Bowl wins (1991 and 2006) and 11 league championships and guided his team in his final season in 2018 to a record of 10-2 and a Division South Sectional Championship game win that included scoring touchdowns on 7 possessions in a row. No matter the size of team from a season low of 17 players to a high of 52 players he was true to his form in coaching an old school run heavy offense. Bill Panos was a Brockton Enterprise coach of the year, Boston Globe coach of the week and Referee Association Coach of the Year. Bill Panos was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2018. His work ethic, dedication, passion, principles and desire for players to be the best they can be on and off the football field was an inspiration as well as appreciated by many in life. May his West Bridgewater Wildcat spirit continue to live on to all that were part of his historic life.
Please keep the Panos family and relatives in your thoughts and prayers. Positive words are welcomed.
IMPORTANT REQUEST AND INFORMATION: The Panos family has shared that he had a final wish: Any former or current player planning to attend the wake is asked to please wear their Wildcat Football Jersey to honor his legacy.
Services Information: Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home of the Bridgewater's, 441 South Main St., (Rt28) WEST BRIDGEWATER on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 1:00PM-5:00PM. Funeral Services in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home of the Bridgewater's on Monday, August 3rd at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater