Richard D. "Rick" Palumbo
Richard D. "Rick" Palumbo
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Born in Newark, NJ, on March 28, 1950, he was a son of the late Anthony and Angela (De Sarno) Palumbo. Rick graduated summa cum laude in 1972, from Montclair State University in New Jersey with a degree in education. He made his career as a marketing representative. Rick was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Giants.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathryn A. (Neckelmann) Palumbo; and his siblings, Anthony Palumbo, Carmela Gaeto, and Louis Palumbo.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 2 pm. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Alex Cann
November 4, 2025
Rest In Peace dear cousin!
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November 3, 2025
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Nov
14
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home
275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
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14
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home
275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
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Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Middletown