Gregory Palazzari

Gregory Palazzari obituary

Gregory Palazzari

Gregory Palazzari Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 23, 2016.
Gregory Palazzari March 2, 1956 April 21, 2016 Gregory Palazzari, 60, of State College, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at home. Born March 2, 1956 in Peckville, he was the son of the late Colombo "Cal" Palazzari and Santina Mazza Palazzari, of State College. Along with his mother, he is survived by his sister, Ginny Glickman and her husband, David, of State College; his brothers, Chris Palazzari and his wife, Kelly, of Lebanon, Mario Palazzari, of State College; three nephews, Chase Glickman and his wife, Ashley, Cole and Vance Palazzari; and a niece, Mara Palazzari. He graduated from State College Area High School in 1974, and attended both Vale Tech and Penn State University. He turned his passion for cars into a lifelong career as owner and operator of Greg's Sunoco for thirty years. Greg's first love was music and he was the lead guitarist in several local bands including Davey and the Drill Creams and Stevie and the Six Packs. In addition to Greg's Sunoco, he loved Corvettes, his Harley Davidson, his guitars and spending time with his family. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College with Father Neil Dadey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Centre County Chapter, American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin St., Suite 206, State College, PA 16803 or the Home Nursing Agency Foundation, 201 Chestnut Ave., Altoona, PA 16601. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome. com

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April 17, 2024

Joseph Boris posted to the memorial.

April 17, 2023

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April 17, 2023

William (Bones) Keller posted to the memorial.

Joseph Boris

April 17, 2024

God Bless you, Greg!! always a student and a friend of mine.

Joseph Boris

April 17, 2023

Every time I pass the station I think of Greg. I fine student and friend.

William (Bones) Keller

April 17, 2023

As much musical time Greg and I spent together, my thoughts return to those days frequently! He was more family to me than simply a band-mate.

William (Bones) Keller

April 17, 2021

Every time I'm involved in a musical project, which has been frequent as of late, my thoughts turn to Greg. Band-mates become a family and are never forgotten, and always deeply missed.

Joseph Boris

April 17, 2021

Every day I pass by the station I think of our Greg. He was added to my 6th period POD class back in 1974. God Bless Him.

Carl Westerling

July 26, 2016

My condolences to Greg's family. I pray that he told someone about Brenda before his untimely passing. RIP

May 4, 2016

Dear Ginny and family, we just found out about Greg's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all and send our heartfelt prayers and blessings to you all. Love, Bob and Linda Steinbach

Steve & Sherry McCamley

May 2, 2016

Sherry and I are stunned at the loss of our friend and bandmate. I met Greg and we became friends in 1963, when we were both new students at Our Lady of Victory school. We had 2 main passions in common - music and cars. From 1972 in Davy & The Drylcremes, then 1974 - 1997 with Stevie & The Six-Packs, we made wonderful music and had great times together. Sketti was a great guitar player and a very funny guy. We are so glad we got to spend so much time with him, and so sad he is gone. Palazzari family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy Herberg

April 26, 2016

Mrs. Palazzari, Ginny and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Jim and Amy Herberg

Deborah Pearson

April 25, 2016

I can't believe this! I am so sorry! I just heard about Greggs passing a few minutes ago... I am so sorry for his family, especially his mama who has been waiting for his arrival home. This is very sad news. Gregg was a caring, loving friend. He treated his friends super well!

William (Bones) Keller

April 25, 2016

To the Palazarri and Glickman families, I am deeply saddened and still overwhelmed by the news of Gregs passing. We had such a long and rich friendship and musical history together. I pray for the Lords comfort for all of you during this difficult time.He is in Gods tender care and will be with us always.

Toni Baylets-Holsinger

April 25, 2016

Sending condolences to the Palazzari family. Rest in peace, Greg.

~Scott, Toni, Mason & Lexi Holsinger

Lynn Whitmarsh

April 25, 2016

To the Palazzari Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lynn & Dave Whitmarsh

Linda Silveri

April 25, 2016

Prayers for you and your family, Greg is with the Angels. Sending you love and peace.

Kathleen Moyer-McGranaghan

April 24, 2016

To Palazarri Family - my deepest sorrow. Greg was a '74 classmate and I moved to the Phila area in late '70's and took a job with Sunoco for 13 years. When I'd come home to visit family I always stopped by to fill my tank at his Sunoco station and talk shop. God Bless. Remember the good times.

Dan Hopkins

April 24, 2016

Rest in peace Greg

April 24, 2016

So sorry for all of your loss... You all are in our prayers. Ron Rash n Family

April 24, 2016

So sorry for all of your loss... You all are in our prayers.
. Ron Rash n Family

Brice Rowin

April 24, 2016

Dear Mrs P , I am very sorry for your whole family with the loss of Gregg. Loved that guy very much and told him that a few days ago. Will pray for family and always keep your family and Gregg in my heart. Friends forever.BRICE

Jeffrey & Tatiana Gregg

April 24, 2016

I am very saddened to hear of Greg's passing. Mrs. P, Mario, and the entire family our deepest condolences to all of you.

Tricia Felts (Kunkel)

April 24, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss, please know I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.

Mike Tarone

April 24, 2016

Mrs P, Mario, and the rest of the Family. I am so sorry to read about Greg's passing. He was a good man, I brought my cars to Greg for years to service and he always was my friend.

Allyson Lynch

April 23, 2016

Mrs P, Mario and the Palazzari Family~

I am so sorry for your loss; Greg was one of the first people I met in State College and I can't begin to count the number of times he and Mario helped me. Sending prayers.

Steve Dreibelbis

April 23, 2016

My thoughts and prayers.

Michele Heeman Kostora

April 23, 2016

I will always have a special place in my heart for Greg.

Robert Letzeisen

April 23, 2016

To all of the Palazzari's, sspecially Mrs P and Mario - Prayers for strength and peace in your time of sorrow, God Bless and watch over you.

Nancy Ann Jones

April 23, 2016

my heart is breaking finding out that you have passed. we shared so much together and I will never forget. you were such a wonderful, generous and loving man and will always have a special place in my heart.

April 23, 2016

Rest in peace. God bless you Greg....
Love cousin Lisa and family

Joseph Boris

April 23, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathy to your entire family for the sad loss of a son, brother, and personal friend. Whether in my POD class in 1974, or at his station or on the stage with STEVIE AND THE SIXPACKS, I will always have many fond memories of him. God Bless all of you at this time of sorrow.

Lyndon Kline

April 23, 2016

I always hate looking and finding classmates and friends who have died. Rest Easy Greg.

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