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Michael Palumbo Obituary
Born June 12, 1933 in Cranston the son of the late Louis and Carmella (Marino) Palumbo.
Mr. Palumbo was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and received his Master's from Providence College, after which he pursued a career in Education. He retired from the Providence School Dept. as the Educational Information Systems Analyst for the City of Providence. He coached track and wrestling at Central High School. He also was a wrestling official at both high school and college levels. He was a former Scout Master for Troop 66 in Cranston.
Mr. Palumbo was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Warwick where he served as a Trustee, Eucharistic Minister, Lector and was on the Parish Council. He was a member of the Kennedy Council K of C. He was Chairman of the Cranston School Committee, retiring in January 2007 due to illness. He was also a Korean War Veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Sgt. (WPD) Robert (Donna) Palumbo and Representative Peter (Amie) Palumbo and two daughters, Lisa (Michael) Gemma, all in Cranston, and Pamela Palumbo of Andover, MA. Eight grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Elliott and Christopher Palumbo and Natalia, Andrea and Charlotte Gemma.
He leaves three brothers: Lewis, of Valrico, FL; Richard of Cranston; Donald of Jamestown. Four sisters: Helen Geerhold of North Kingstown; Barbara DePasquale and Pauline Kiernan of Warwick; Jayne Bojar of Tampa, FL.
His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Home and Hospice RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket 02860 or to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick 02886 in his memory would be appreciated. Please visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Palumbo
Joe and Pearl Ferri
October 23, 2024
Gordie:
Many fond memories ot our URI commutes with Frankie G. We miss you.
Joe and Pearl Ferri
Josie Maguire
November 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Palumbo Family.
--The Maguire Family
Mickey & David Joly
November 5, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Palumbo Family on your great loss.
I worked with Gordon at the PSD. He was a great man. Always smiling, kind, considerate of others.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Johnny Emma
November 2, 2007
peter so sorry for the loss of your dad my condolences to you and your family.
Joseph R. Ferri
October 31, 2007
Dear Rosemarie and Family:
We were saddened to learn of Gordie's passing. Althugh we have not kept in touch over they years, we often thought about the good times we had when we lived in Rhode Island. He was a great guy and a good friend during the URI days as he and I and Frank Gagliano spent a lot of time on the road communting together.
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Pearl and Joe Ferri
Pam Farrell Hale
October 31, 2007
To the Palumbo Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Palumbo. He will be remembered as the kind, devoted family man that he was. May all of your beautiful memories provide comfort at this sad time.
Steven Giannini
October 31, 2007
Dear Aunt Rosemarie and my cousins,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Uncle Gordon. Not many men could hold a candle to his warm and generous nature, which will always be remembered.
Love, Steven
Alfred & Nikki Notarianni
October 30, 2007
Palumbo Family,
Know that Gordon will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Maryellen Meehan
October 30, 2007
Lisa,
My sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your Father.
Renee&Peter Schreiber
October 30, 2007
To the Palumbo family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.God Bless...
PETER Coccoli
October 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mark and June DePasquale
October 30, 2007
Dear Auntie Rosemarie, Bobby, Lisa, Pam and Peter,
I know Mark has so many happy memories of time spent with Uncle Gordon. He was a wonderful man, giving, caring and loving. He will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. All our Love, Mark and June
Joey (Osler) and Calvin Brown
October 30, 2007
Peter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Debbie (Rizzo) Ramos
October 30, 2007
To the Palumbo Family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have wonderful childhood memories that include your dad - he was always such a nice man!
Steven & Maria DePasquale
October 29, 2007
Dear Aunt Rosmarie, Bob, Peter, Pam, Lisa
Uncle Gordon was a man that all men and fathers today should emulate. My memories will always be special,soap box derby, scouts, camping. With deepest sypathy.
Angela Maccarone
October 29, 2007
Dear Rosemarie & Family,
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. Gordon will be missed by many people. He was an honorable man and a good husband and father.
Lucy Neri
October 29, 2007
To Rosemarie and Family:
It was sad news to hear of your loss. He was the best boss, never to busy to help you with any problem. A wonderful man, he will be missed.
Jill DeRaimo (Fiore)
October 29, 2007
Dear Bobby, Peter, Lisa and Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
DOREEN DENNIS
October 29, 2007
Rosemarie and Family,
I am so very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. P. I thought very highly of him as a boss and as a person. He was always a fair and unbiased individual who treated all his employees and co-workers with respect. I know that your family will miss him deeply.
Lois Petteruti
October 29, 2007
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at these sad times. With my deepest sympathy,
Lois
ELIZABETH BORG-MYATT
October 29, 2007
Gordon was a very special and kind man. A true gentle man.
May God keep him in his tender care.
Harold J. Miller Jr.
October 29, 2007
Bobby:
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Harry Miller
Jaclyn McKenna
October 29, 2007
Dear Peter,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My deepest condolences on the loss of such a great man. My sympathies to you, Aimee,Elliott, Christopher and the rest of your family. May God Bless you with many great memories.
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