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Vincent Palka Obituary

PALKA, VINCENT A., 84, of Ft. Myers, FL, husband of Norma Volpe-Palka and the late Leonora (DiPanni) Palka. Father of Anna M. Pitron, Katherine Blankenship, Vincent A. Palka III and his wife Tammy, Teresa Pennacchia, Louis Palka and his wife Dale and the late Carolyn Breault; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 14 and one great-great-grandson; brother-in-law of John DiPanni and his wife Beth. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the State of RI. Visitation and funeral services will be held Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 5, 2012.

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Paul & Cheryl Russo

June 8, 2012

Dear Vinny and Tammy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Ann & Bud Alves

June 8, 2012

Dear Norma,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Vinny. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann & Bud

mary baker-dean

June 8, 2012

my sincere condolences to the palka family. louie i'm sorry for your loss.

Michele Gelfuso

June 7, 2012

Hi Norma and Family:
I'm sending you my deepest heartfelt condolances with regards to the loss of Vincent. You are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Michele Gelfuso @ Snippers Hair Salon

June 6, 2012

Dear Kathy,Teresa,Denise and Stephanie,
We are so Sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. We hope fond memories will bring you some comfort at this time.

Love,
Louie & Sue Pennacchia

Joyce Withers

June 5, 2012

Sincere sympathy to You,Kathy and Denise and Stefanie.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Joyce Withers-Dix Hills,N.Y.

Cheryl Rossi

June 5, 2012

Dear Vinny, Tammy, Kathy, Teresa and Louie. My sincere condolences to you. Uncle Vince was a unique special man and was a light in my often dark childhood. He will be greatly missed.

Ann Rosa

June 5, 2012

Our sincere sympathy for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tony and Ann

Tammy Fisher

June 5, 2012

Vinny & Tammy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lori Cardillo

June 5, 2012

Dear Vinny and Tammy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Love Always,
Cousins Lori and Robert

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

May 31, 2012

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