ITHACA, New York
ROBERT M. PALMER ITHACA - Cornell University Profesor Emeritus, Robert M. Palmer passed away peacefully at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, NY at 9:35 PM on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010. He was 95 years old. Robert formerly resided at 108 Valley Rd. in Ithaca, NY Robert M. Palmer was born...
Read MoreI met Robert at Beachtree Care and saw him often; he was my Dad's room mate there. I found him to be a kind and gentle man and knew little of his excellent career, a life well lived. My condolences to the family.
Alan
Alan Dixon
July 15, 2010 | Binghamton, NY
Robert had an amazing life here and although he has gone on to another abode with new experiences, we have our memories of him to comfort us. For instance: Remember the picture of us at a piano? That was taken by an aide during a talent show the first year he was in, what was then called, the Reconstruction Home (Beechtree Care). Even though by that time he could only speak very few words--"piano" being one of them--and could no longer read a book without help, nor could he write; he...
Raihana Zaman
July 11, 2010 | Newfield
To the memory of a wonderful man and great composer.It was a privilege to work with him in the early eightys when I performed his violin sonata at Ithaca College. That inspirational time with him will always remain in my treasure of rewarding musical experiences.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ann Rylands, violinist
July 07, 2010
Our condolences to your family extend from Spain, where Steve is playing numerous jazz festivals.
Steve Brown
Barbara Katz-Brown
Barbara Katz-Brown
July 07, 2010 | Rianxo,Spain
My deepest condolences.
Mark Taggart
July 05, 2010 | Greenville, NC