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Gerald Palmasino Obituary

PALMASINO Gerald "Dino" Palmasino, born April 10, 1939 in Lafitte and passed unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2011 with his beloved wife Bernadine Hess Palmasino by his side. He was the former husband of Judy LaRose Palmasino and the loving father of Tara Palmasino, Dean "Lil Dino" Palmasino and Aneita Palmasino Yocum. He was the son of the late Santiago "Chaga" Pomacino and Annie Padarango Pomacino and the brother of the late Jimmy Pomacino. He was the devoted grandfather of Daysha, Kory, Breahna and Davin Palmasino, Jordan Yocum and unborn baby Kallie Yocum. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends, as well as Westbank Band Members are invited to the Funeral Services at WESTSIDE/LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 5101 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY, MARRERO, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM and again on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Chapel. Burial will then follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2011.

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February 17, 2011

God Bless you and the entire family/families on the Westbank. To my
wonderful cousin Dino, heartbroken to hear of the loss all of you and myself and family feel for you. I am so glad I got to enjoy the music that the family has for decades and generation at the family reunion. We love all of you... "Nitzi" Anita Novitsky and family , Cousin... Love to that wonderful cousin Sheryl that is so kindhearted to let all of us know on the Northshore. You are in my prayers.

Becky Dumas

February 16, 2011

May the Lord keep y'all in this time of grief. Dino used to play at the Moulin Rouge when my parents Linda and Bill Barr owned it. He was a great musician and a genuinely nice man. He will be greatly missed. My mom and all his other fans will have a time in Heaven now though.

Bobby Minjarez

February 16, 2011

Dino was a great and true inspiration to all musicians.He was great man as well in all aspects of his life.He will truly be missed.My condolences to his family.Now he and Jimmy can make music together in Heaven.

treasure dale boudreaux

February 15, 2011

sorry for your loss loved mr. dino playing his music when we were lil kids and also from dale boudreaux and treasure

Kenny Lachney

February 15, 2011

To Lil' Dino and Family. My deepest condolences and Best wishes for your family. I lost my dad years ago and I know just how you feel. Dino was a great musician and a wonderful man.Kenny L.

February 15, 2011

to mr.dino,i will miss you very much, you was a big part of my childhood
& i'll always remember you.when you get to heaven you and my daddy can make music again and please tell him i said hi.penny bourgeois,crown point

Carol Arabie Perkins

February 15, 2011

playing at Mitch's with Lil Dino!

February 15, 2011

Lil & Big Dino,playing together at Mitch's

February 15, 2011

Carol & Cotterbin Perkins

February 15, 2011

Lil Dino and Bernie, & family. Our deepest condolences are with u. There is no bond greater then that between a parent & child,especially between Lil & Big Dino. We seen this lots of times, when he would come sit in to play his guitar at Mitch's with Lil Dino.It brought tears to my eyes, when I would take a picture of them together, U could feel & see the love between them.
Bernie, when U and Big Dino would walk into Mitch's, it was like a celebrity & his wife had walked in. We could see the smile on Lil Dino's face when his dad walked in. He would always tell me and Cotterbin, how proud he was of his boy and he showed it. He was a one of a kind guitar player and singer and we always admired him and Jimmy.

darryl double d dennis

February 15, 2011

dino will missed me & my dad always had a good time with wayne & dino in thibodaux @ the congo or in houma @ sphars miss u dino

pat aaron

February 15, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah Gauthreaux

February 15, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Palmasino family. Dino was a true inspiration to many young musicians, he will be greatly missed! May God give you the strength you need to get though this trying time!

Johnny & Darlene Lestrade

February 15, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Kathy LeBlanc

February 14, 2011

Bernadine & Family,
I was sad to hear of Dino's passing. Dino will be truly missed but not forgotten. His spirit will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved him. All those who knew and loved him will be forever blessed with fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy LeBlanc, the wife of the late Don LeBlanc

Melissa Bordelon

February 14, 2011

Dino,for the short time we knew you,you were a pleasure to be around you will be missed.....and bernie our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow baby.....if you need anything please dont hesitate to ask...

c.j. ardeneaux

February 14, 2011

My life was more exciting knowing dino and jimmy.They played beautiful music together and I am sure they will continue to do so,but for God.I am very pleased that I hired them to play at La Club Petit, at the westside bowling ally, years ago.Dino had the mo-jo.

Cindy Autin

February 14, 2011

Uncle Dino,so sorry we lost u so quickly,i will miss u with all my heart,u were like my father ,when i lost my father,now u r together again,u & my dad....please give Bernie,Tara,Lil Dean, & Neita,the strength to get through this time of need,I Love You ,& may u R.I.P.

Cindy P. Autin

February 14, 2011

Uncle Dino,u will for surely be missed,u were like my own father,after my father died,but now u r together again....to watch over all of us,please give bernie,tara,dean,& neita the strength to carry on,& get through this bad time in there life...R.I.P. Uncle Dino,love ya always Cindy Pomacino Autin

linda helmer dardar

February 14, 2011

dino,you will be sadly missed by all,i remember when we would go to your mom's and ya'll would break out the guitars,my dad joined in with ya;ll.that was the best times.bernadine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. love cuz,linda helmer dardar

Elaine & Emzy Jr.

February 14, 2011

May the Lord's love and support rain down on you and your family in your time of grief and sorrow. Uncle Dino will be GREATLY missed and ALWAYS remembered and appreciated for the joy he brought to so many.

The Magnon's

February 14, 2011

May God be with you all in this time of great sorrow. My deceased husband would often sing with the band Dino played in. He was such a nice person and a even better muscian.

CARLA FORET

February 14, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Carolee Helmer

February 14, 2011

May God bless you. We all loved going to your house when you & jimmy played music. You will be sadly missed by all.
Lots of love

Sheryl Codella

February 14, 2011

Dino you were like a brother to me,I wii miss you very much.
Love Sheryl Starr Codella

Windy Jeffcoat

February 14, 2011

Angels are rejoicing! Heaven's band has a new player! With a loving family and lots of caring friends left behind you will be missed! Thanks for the memories! In our hearts forever! Love Charlie & Windy

Gracie & Ronnie Arcement

February 14, 2011

Dear Bernadine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Dino was a great man and musician. We will never forget him.

Joe & Toni Springer

February 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill Haden

February 14, 2011

Dino will be sadly missed in the westbank music world. It was always a pleasure to play music with him. My sincere condolences to his family.

August (AJ) Alombro

February 14, 2011

May God bless Dino. when I was a kid, my dad would bring me to Lafitte to visit the family and we would play music with Dino and Jimmy. I can say that I was in awe of Dino's playing ability. I have always had the memory of those days in my head and will continue to relive the inspiration Dino had given me.

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