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BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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Amherst, New York

Barbara Palmeri Obituary

Palmeri, Barbara (nee Amabile)

Dec 14, 1938 - Nov 17, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Patsy Palmeri; loving mother of Karen (Rick) McAvoy, Lenore Palmeri and Christina (Allan) Mack; cherished grandmother of Patrick (Meghan) McAvoy, Alison McAvoy, Rafaella Palmeri, Milana Palmeri, Charles (Ella) Mack, Christy Mack and Joseph Mack and adored great-gramother of Ella Rae McAvoy and Valley Kay Mack. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00AM at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY.

Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2025.

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Marc Palladino

November 24, 2025

Very sorry I just found out. We loved her.

Monica Fronczak

November 21, 2025

There were so many good times that our parents enjoyed together in Buffalo and Florida. Your mom will always bring a smile to our faces when we think of her.

Monica Fronczak

November 21, 2025

There were so many good times that our parents enjoyed together in Buffalo and Florida. Your mom will always bring a smile to our faces when we think of her.

Brian McAvoy

November 19, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Palmeri family.
Barb was a wonderful woman that I'm blessed to know her.

Temple White

November 19, 2025

Do you think they are playing cards or Rummy Cube?! Mom has her buddy with her now and may they watch over us from heaven now like they did on earth! Prayers, hugs & kisses to all of you over this hard time

Jeanie arena

November 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was a special friend with a big heart. I will miss her. Condolences to her entire family. Jeanie Arena

Joan Grandoni

November 19, 2025

so sorry for your loss. Barb was great and made the best bread. She will be missed.

Roseanne Rutkowski

November 19, 2025

Dear Lenore, May your mother rest in peace along side your dad. Keep her memories close to your heart so she will remain with you forever. May she rest in peace

Sam Bordonaro

November 19, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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St. Leo the Great Church

885 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

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885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

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