Panizza was burnt to death in his camp at Yuin. From reports, it is thought that the fire originated from a lighted candle. The deceased was well-known at Day Dawn, where he had worked for some time. He was buried by Bob Berti and another Italian, witnessed by Police Constable Percy Frederick Hamilton (Regimental number 581). The burial service was read by Reginald W Fremlin, JP. His death was certified in writing by Bob Panizza, his brother.