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PALMQUIST, Runo
Runo Palmquist, 92, beloved husband of Norma (Amore) Frischkorn Palmquist of South Windsor, died Tuesday (October 29, 2013) at home. Born in Sweden on May 11, 1921 son of the late William and Ida (Jonson) Palmquist, he grew up in Springfield, MA and moved to South Windsor in the late 1950's. He was naturalized as a United States citizen and was an U.S. Army Veteran during World War II and was decorated with five medals, including a bronze star for bravery. Before retiring he was employed as an Experimental engineer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford. Runo was a member of Calvary Church of West Hartford and was very involved and served as a deacon for many years. He loved taking road trips in his motor home and traveled to Alaska and through out the US in his 80's. In addition to his wife, Norma, he leaves his children, Stephen Palmquist and his wife, Deborah of Manchester, Timothy Palmquist and his wife, Janice of Ansonia, Daniel Palmquist and his wife, Lisa of Hamden and Susan Vallario and her husband, Marc of South Windsor; step-children, Patricia Thomas of South Windsor, Dorothy Joyce and her husband, Patrick of South Windsor; grandchildren, David, Matthew, Joshua, Michael, Daniel, Elizabeth and Joanna, step grandchildren, Carl, Evan, Matthew, Nathan and Kelsey and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves nieces and nephews. Runo was predeceased by his first wife, Louise (Lucia) Palmquist. His family extends a heartfelt thank you for the care that he received from, Home Instead Senior Care, VITAS Hospice, A Caring Hand, Vernon and good friend Dorothy Beatty.
His family will receive friends on Sunday Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1855 Albany Ave., West Hartford. Burial will be held privately at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, MA. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Church, 1855 Albany Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Kathy Mathieu-Piepmeyer
November 4, 2013
What an honor to have know such a sweet and gentle spirit who showed the love of Christ in his everyday walk. He has left us a great legacy in the family. My prayers are with you all.
Pat Butler
November 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss! We have all lost a great saint and friend. Thank you, Runo, for all you brought to my life. Blessings to the family.
Patty Dillon
November 2, 2013
To all the Palmquist Family, all of Main Street is saddened for the loss of your father. He was a great neighbor and friend.
vincent vallario, SR.
November 2, 2013
sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Take care.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Vallario SR.
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Paul & Evelyn Auger
November 1, 2013
May you find comfort in God's love during this most difficult time.
Noelene
November 1, 2013
Dan, Lisa and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad left quite a legacy in all that he stood for and in all of you. May the Lord lift your weary hearts and spirits with his everlasting love. Peace on all of you. Brian and Noelene Peterson.
November 1, 2013
Our condolences to you and your family.
Paul and Beth Koutsopoulos
Kathy Dillon-Orduz
November 1, 2013
To the Palmquist Family, we are sorry to hear about Runo. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dillon Family
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November 1, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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