ANTHONY "TONY" PALMIERI Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Palmieri Jr. 81, died January 27th 2016. He was born in Kingston, TN to the late Anthony and Bonnie nee White. He was surrounded by family for his 81st birthday party and then again at his birth to eternal life. The family moved to Highwood and then to Libertyville where Tony finished high school. At age 17 Tony began his career as a bricklayer working for his Uncle Homer. After 17 years he took a job with JAC Masonry where he remained until his retirement. During that time he supervised the masonry construction of numerous buildings in Lake and McHenry Counties. At the time of his death he was a 64 year member of Brick and Stone Masons Local 20 of Lake County. He enjoyed 19 years of well deserved retirement where his hobbies included woodworking, golf and travel. He spent time in retirement at his homes in Florida and most recently Park City, IL. He was a man of honesty and integrity, he spoke the truth and his handshake was both firm and meaningful. He will be missed. Tony is survived by his children Gregory, Toni Lynn (Mark) DaMore, Daniel (Donna) and Thomas (Becky); his grandchildren Luke DaMore, Jennifer (Doug) Michael, Mark (Brittany) Palmieri, Matthew Palmieri, Dolores Palmieri and Jonathan Palmieri; his great-grandchildren Vincent Palmieri and Gianna Palmieri; his stepchild Aprile (Terry) McAndrews, his stepgrandchildren Jenny Yates and Matt (Kristin) Yates; his great-stepgranddaughter Eleanor Yates. Tony was preceded in death by his wives Dolores "Babe" nee Weidner and Lyla nee Hadad, his daughter-in-law Patty; his infant grandson Michael Palmieri. Tony's family will receive friends Tuesday Feb. 2 from 5 - 8 pm at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, Ltd., 101 Park Place (Route 176, one block east of Milwaukee Ave.), Libertyville with funeral services at 8 pm. If desired, memorial donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Funeral information, 847-362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com.