Michael Aloysius Palaima

Michael Aloysius Palaima Michael Aloysius Palaima passed away September 5, 2007 in Santa Fe, NM at age 90. He is survived by his sons, Michael of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Thomas of Austin; their wives, Liz Palaima and Carolyn Poage Palaima; and cherished grandchildren, Lindsay of Santa Fe, Megan of Chicago and James of Austin. Born in Cleveland to Lithuanian-Polish immigrant parents, Sophie and Michael, Michael served in the Pacific with the 1st Cavalry Division from October 1942 until his honorable discharge in December 1945. He worked 37 years for the US Postal Service and 10 years as a school bus driver, known as Whitey to the young children whom he loved. Michael was a devout parishioner, first of St. George's Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio, then of Assumption parish in Broadview Hts., Ohio, and finally of St. Louis parish in Austin. In May, 2003 Michael moved to Parsons House retirement community in Austin. There he expressed his ecumenical love of music in the men's choral group and daily 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. deejaying Michael's Music Hour. He spent his last weeks at the Peace and Hope assisted living facility in Santa Fe, NM, lovingly cared for by Beverly F. Cohen, PhD, CNS, his son Michael and his granddaughter Lindsay, waiting to be called to join in heaven his wife of 57 years, Ann Dolores Palaima (nee Schultz). In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in support of choir activities to: Assumption Church 9183 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147.