The name Joseph is a family name that traces ILAN’s family tree on his father’s side back to the late 19th century, and he will carry the name towards the 22nd century.

Joseph is the name of ILAN’s great, great grandfather, his great grandfather and great uncle.

Joseph Panackia was born in 1894 in the Italian hillside village of Anagni. He made his way to Canada and then Detroit where he made a living building houses.

His son, Joseph Panackia Jr, helped found the Italian American club in the Detroit suburb of Livonia, was a Boy Scout Troopmaster, WWII Navy veteran and took over the family business.

His son, Joseph Panackia III, has traveled the country and the world. He always finds ways to bring people together with great cooking and smooth piano playing.