Benny J. DePalmo Jr.

Benny J. DePALMO, Jr. Born Nov. 29, 1942 in Seattle, WA and passed away peacefully at his home in Renton, WA. He was 63 years old. Benny graduated from Cleveland high School, served briefly in the United States Army, and dedicated 26 years of service to the Seattle Police Department. He began his law enforcement career in 1967 as a patrolman in Seattle and retired as a Sergeant in 1993. He was an outstanding officer and his tenure included time in undercover narcotics, felony fugitive warrants, and the homicide unit. He excelled as a homicide detective and worked very hard to bring justice to many, many, victims and their families. After retirement, he continued to serve the community by working with DSHS and neglected children. Benny was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was a guys-guy with a great sense of humor. After retirement his all-time favorite thing was golfing with his "bros" and spending time in the Arizona sunshine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth DePalmo, whom he loved very much. He is survived by his long-time companion, Nancy Sharpe, his father Ben DePalmo, Sr., his sisters Mary Cromer and Barbara Derkacht, his brother George DePalmo, his two daughters LeAnn Dodge and Monica Denney and their mother Felicia, and his beloved grandchildren Austin, Conner, Chase, Sydney, Grace, and Brianna. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Westcott and his team at the Seattle Heart & Vascular Institute. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd at 12:00 at Columbia Funeral Home, 4567 Rainier Ave. South, Seattle, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please sign the online guest book at www.columbiafuneralhome.com.