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Richard Palmer Obituary
Brewster - Richard L. Palmer, a lifelong resident of Brewster, NY, died peacefully at his home on February 12, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 90 years old.
Born on July 3, 1928 in Brewster, NY, son of the late Henry S. and Catherine (Cunningham) Palmer. Richard graduated from Brewster High School in 1946 and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War.
On October 20, 1960 he married the love of his life Alice Cummins in the Bronx, NY. Alice predeceased Richard after 39 years of wedded bliss.
Mr. Palmer was a superintendent with the Town of Southeast Highway Department for 36 years before retiring in 1995. Prior to his career with the Town of Southeast he was a fireman for NY central railroad, a mechanic with Southeast Buick in Brewster, NY and a mechanic with HO Penn caterpillar in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Richard was an active parishioner of St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Brewster, NY. He was a lifelong provider and family man.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his loving sons; Thomas Palmer and his wife Laurie of Brewster, NY and Paul Palmer and his wife Renee of Wingdale, NY, his 5 grandchildren; Kayleigh, Zachary, Alison, Lauren, Collin, his great granddaughter Violet. He was predeceased by his 3 siblings; Francis, Margaret and Joseph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday February 15, 2019 at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Brewster, NY at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY on Thursday February 14, 2019 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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February 26, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time of sadness and may God's promise for the future bring you peace
Liz
February 17, 2019
there is no suffering in heaven
G. A.
February 15, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. My sincerest condolences for your family and friends. Hosea 13:14.
February 13, 2019
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the love and support of friends and family carry you through your grief, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)
Earnie Ray
February 13, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14
February 13, 2019
My condolences to the family. May God provide your hearts with peace and strength during this difficult time and may you find comfort in his promises to return your loved ones who passed away in death.
1 thessalonians 4:13,14
Vanessa Orozco
February 13, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. I wish to share with you a bible verse for this very painful moment. 1 Corinthians 15:26 . I hope these words may be of great hope and help to endure in these difficult moments
AO
February 13, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your loss remember that god will always listen to you 1 Thessalonians 4:14
February 13, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 13, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
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