Joseph S. Palumbo of Browns Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 59. He was brn in Queens, NY on January 23, 1966 to the late Pasquale (Pat) and Elizabeth (Betty) Palumbo. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Verizon as a Cable Splicer. He was a parishioner of St. Ann’s Church of Browns Mills, NJ. Joe’s hobbies were watching Old Westerns, collecting knives, attending foreigner concerts with his daughter and chasing his Grandchildren. He loved his Cat Toothless. Beloved husband of Linda Palumbo (nee De Witt). Loving Father of Philip of Browns Mills, Emily, Joseph and the Late Christopher. Cherished Poppy to Nevach, Skylar, Lorenzo, Jiovani, Laxton and Elena. Dearest brother of Teresa of Tampa, FL and the late Pasquale and Jessica (storia) Palumbo. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. His viewing will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel 239 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM. Mass of burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church, New Brunswick, NJ at 12:00 PM followed by burial at Van Liew Cemetery.
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239 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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