Greece, New York
1919 - 2013 (Age 94)
Palumbo, Dominic J. "Russ"Greece: September 6, 2013. Predeceased by his wife, Mary H. Palumbo; brothers Andrew, Victor, Anthony, John & Louis Palumbo; sisters, Santina DeMatteo, Mary Schifano & Pauline Carmestro. Survived by his children, Donald Palumbo, Linda Valenti, Richard &...
Read MoreThere were lots of good times, and lots of "grounds" and hots at the Char Pit. If he wasn't too busy, Russ would chat with his customers and make them feel glad to be there.
Basil, Jr. Marasco
September 21, 2013 | Rochester, NY
Uncle Russ and my Mom (Betty). I will sure miss him.
Debi Smith (Hendry)
September 19, 2013
All of our prayers to the Palumbo family. Your father was a great man and a great example to us all. He has been a part of all of our childhoods and will remain a loving part of our memories of growing up in Charlotte, especially the LDR Charpit. God bless you, Russ! Thank you for all that you did for us!
Mark Marron
September 18, 2013 | Cincinnati, OH
Dear Family,
Russ and Mary were the heart and soul of Charlotte for over half a century. I moved to Florida in 1989 and whenever I would return, the first stop right off the plane was the LDR Charpit: 2 cheeseburgers on hard rolls,house cut French fries and a large 16 ounce glass bottle of Coke. The Palumbos were generous to me and my family and to many others in the Charlotte community. Russ had a smile that would light up the room; no more so than when his baby granddaughter Cara would...
John Marron
September 18, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
From the Hot Dog coming off the Grill to the Steak Sandwich sizzling away Russ Palumbo was the King of great food in Charlotte, New York. Even though my hot dog with a toasted hard roll doesn't hit most peoples top 2 favorite meals it's mine and I'm grateful to Russ for everyone I ever ate. Russ had a great business. His life has never been defined by his hot's, hot sauce or food. Russ gave to Rochester a great destination to relax and have fun. Russ found his life revolving around having a...
Eddie Gartz
September 16, 2013 | Rochester, NY
Mike and I just savored every memorial message...our faces are stained with tears and our hearts ache as we remember all our family memories of the char pit. There will never be a better steak sandwich...but most of all we will miss the smiles that were always there to welcome us...we miss you Russ, Mary, Rick and Patty...what a loving family that made a difference in Charlotte
Carol and Mike Marron
September 15, 2013 | Rochester, NY
My sister Elaine and I would like to offer our condolences to the Palumbo Family. I and most of my classmates at Holy Cross started our working life at the "Drive In"in the 1950's. Russ was a patient boss and a great freind to all of us.
Bobby & Elaine Quinn
Robert Quinn
September 15, 2013 | Southport, NC
Rick and Patty, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Its always hard to lose a loved one and your dad was an icon in the Charlotte community. RIP
Nadja French
September 13, 2013 | Henrietta, NY
My condolences to the Palumbo family- Russ was a great man and will be missed by all- LDR will never be the same..Russ is truly a "Charlotte icon"
Deb Christmas
September 12, 2013 | Rochester, NY