Rev. Henry Palmieri

Rev. Henry Palmieri, 88, of South St., entered eternal rest Friday, Oct. 30th at Saratoga Center, Ballston Spa. Born in Kingston, March 13, 1927, eldest son of the late Madeline Nusco Capuano and step-father, Serafino Capuano, (only father he ever knew), Henry lived in Mechanicville practically all of his life. After accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, while serving with the US Navy Seabees in the South Pacific during WWII, Henry became a minister of the Gospel and continued for many years until his health prevented him from doing so. Henry was commended by the Officer in Charge of Momote Los Negro, Admiralty Islands, as "Conscientious, capable and entirely reliable". Upon return to Mechanicville, he earned his High School equivalency diploma in 1950. During a 45 year career with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, Henry won a prize in 1953 for a slogan on Safe Freight Handling by the D & H RR, retiring as Asst. Supervisor of Station Accts in 1987. His religious training and certifications included Evangelical Teacher's Training and a number of courses by Emmaus Bible College, ordained by A.E.C.C., The Quiet Hour Course and Source of Light Missions. Awarded Honorary D.D. degree by American Fellowship Church, Ordained by Church of Gospel Ministry and awarded D.D. degree and Pastor Counselors degree from Church of Gospel Ministry and received credentials of Ministry by Ministry of Salvation. At the time of death, he was in fellowship with the Pittstown United Methodist Church. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 91, Mechanicville. Henry had a loved for music and knew probably every hymn ever written. He loved barbershop music as well and sang tenor with the Dave Whitford Joyous Sound Gospel Singers and previously with the Uncle Sam Chorus. Survivors include his dear wife, Ellen, a loving wife, whom he called "Snowflake" (one of a kind), who took care of him faithfully; his children, son, David (Claire) Palmieri of Apalachin, NY, daughters, Darlene (Faber "Russ") Kearney of Elgin, Ohio and Donna (Robert) Lafean of Port Huron, Michigan. Also by brothers, Louis Palmer, Dominick (Mary) Capuano and Carl (Cindi) Capuano, all of Mechanicville; and sisters, Santa Capuano and Madeline (Ed) LaCasse, both of Clifton Park, NY; along with several grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, predeceased by his first wife, Harlene Sanders Palmieri; and sister, Mary Capuano McElroy. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville will be Monday, Nov. 2nd from 4 to 7 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow after 7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at noon at the Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Pittstown United Methodist Church, 45 Old Route 7, Valley Falls, NY 12185 or a charity of one's choice, in respectful memory of Rev. Henry Palmieri. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.