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Stephen Palmieri Obituary
Worcester - On Monday, January 18th, 2021, the Worcester community lost a wonderful family man with a huge heart, and generous soul, Stephen A. Palmieri, Jr. 77, after a long battle with health issues.
Stephen was born in Worcester, the oldest son of three to Stephen A. Palmieri, Sr, and Sophie(Conti) Palmieri. Raised in the Italian section of Worcester, "Shrewsbury Street", he graduated from North High where he was a standout athlete notably selected all city by the Worcester Telegram in basketball and baseball. He was even drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1961. Stephen earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he earned his nickname "Meatball" for all the sandwiches he ate. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard followed by a career as a civil engineer with Worcester County engineering department rising through the ranks to Chief Engineer before working in the same position for the City of Worcester DPW before retiring. Stephen and Eleanor raised their family in Boylston for 30+ years before moving to Grafton over 10 years ago.
Stephen grew up on the Eastside of Worcester, in the famed Italian section Shrewsbury Street, enjoying all the activities at East Park, the Italian festivals, and all the offerings enjoyed those days. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church as well as the Worcester County retiree's association. An excellent athlete, Stephen excelled in two sports: baseball and basketball. He was captain of the Eastside Post 201 Legion baseball team, and notably a member of the District Four Legion all-star team in Milford.
Stephen was an avid tennis and golf player. He was a high school referee for multiple sports and was a member of the Central Massachusetts Soccer Organization board since 1975 and acting Treasurer since 2004. When he could no longer play sports or referee, Stephen enjoyed attending sporting and theater events of his grandchildren, cooking, painting, and gardening.
Stephen is survived by the family he loved; his wife of 53 years, Eleanor (Campomizzi) Palmieri; his two children, Cheryl Palmieri, and her three children, Alyssa, Madison, and Matthew; Stephen J. Palmieri, his wife Michelle: two brothers, Robert E. Palmieri, former Worc City Councilor Phillip Palmieri and his wife Maria, nieces and nephews including, Elise and Alexandra; as well other extended family members and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, January 27th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. COVID-19 restrictions (masks and social distancing) within the funeral home will apply. His funeral service and burial with his parents in St Johns Cemetery will be private.
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Dimitrios Ptohos
January 18, 2025
Stephen was very nice gentleman.
Steve Kelley
January 31, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was someone I knew through his officiating soccer and basketball at Bancroft School. He was always friendly and positive. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Phillips
January 29, 2021
Phil & Bob Sorry for the loss of your brother. His memories will always put a smile to your face. I remember Steve as a gentle soul....Gail Monopoli-Phillips
Randy Croteau
January 27, 2021
Dears Eleanor & Family.
I just wanted to say what a wonderful person Steve was. Kind heart and very caring. I know you will miss him so much. I enjoyed the times that Steve & I officiated together. My he Rest In Peace.
You will be missed. With deepest sympathy. Randy Croteau
Cheryl Berthiaume
January 27, 2021
Ellie - Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to you, your family, Bobby & Phil on Steve’s passing. He was one of the “good ones”. He brought that wonderful smile and warm personality wherever he went. Such a loss. We think of Sophie welcoming him with her exuberant yell. One we all loved & cherished.
Sincerely,
Cheryl & Jeff Berthiaume
Gio DelloStritto
January 27, 2021
To the entire Palmieri family - Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Stephen was one of a kind.
May his memories always fill your hearts with joy. May he rest in peace and God Bless his soul!
Bobby & Gina Zollo
January 26, 2021
Dear Phil and the Palmieri family, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Steve was a gentleman, Prayers for you and the family at this time of sorrow
Karen Taraska
January 26, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to EVERYONE he loved....Let's ALL remember how special HE made us ALL feel.....
Linda Midura
January 26, 2021
Ellie,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Richard Lopriore
January 26, 2021
To Ellie, Cheryl, and Steve,
Steve was a role model for all family men to follow. I remember being with Steve at family gatherings and always a pleasure to talk with him. Our condolences to you , I can say that Steve made the world a better place where ever he was.
May he Rest In Peace!
Cousin Rich
Patrick DeSantis
January 26, 2021
To the Palmieri Family:
Joan and I send out heartfelt sorry for your loss. Stephen was a asset to all who knew him. In many ways he helped young people become great athletes and citizens.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at time. Pat and Joan DeSantis
Anthony Petrone
January 26, 2021
Very sorry for your loss. May your memories be filled with love & happiness. May Steve Rest In Peace, where we know through our faith in Jesus we all will be united one day.
Kate Toomey
January 25, 2021
Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Palmieri family, especially my former colleague, Phil, on the loss of a remarkable and talented individual who was the epitome of professionalism in his position at the Worcester DPW. I was in awe of his incredible talent as an artist. May God bless him and keep him in the palm of His hand.
JOSEPH DANGELO
January 25, 2021
Phil-so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Condolences to your family. May sweet memories somehow ease the pain. R.I.P. Stephen. Deepest sympathy. Joey D'Angelo
John Monfredo
January 25, 2021
My condolences to the Palmieri family for Steve was a good man and always upbeat. I grew up playing ball with Steve at East Park and it seemed we were at the field seven days a week.
Steve was not only an outstanding athlete but fun to be with at the park! Rest In Peace...
Vin INDORATO
January 25, 2021
Phil, Bobby and Palmieri family,
My sincere condolences.
Many fond memories of Steve and the times we had at East Park.
Bob Moylan Jr
January 25, 2021
To the Palmieri family, my very deepest condolences on Steve's passing. He was a wonderful person in every way....a gentleman, a friend, an athlete, a family man. Steve worked with me at Worcester DPW&P. He was a dedicated and talented civil engineer and a great mentor to the younger professionals of the department. I will deeply miss his friendship.
Dick DElia
January 25, 2021
On behalf of all Steve´s golfing friends at Wachusett country club we extend our sincere condolences to the Palmieri Family .Steve enjoyed many rounds of golf with all his friends and was very competitive as he was in all the sports he played.He will always remain in the hearts of all his friends. Rest in peace.
Kenneth Mattes
January 25, 2021
Steve was a wonderful soccer official and a patient and helpful mentor to many officials.
May his family find strength is these stressful times.
Dimitrios Ptohos
January 25, 2021
We just lost one of the nicest people I have ever known, and I am glad that I got to know.
Steve, RIP my friend, and to the family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Karen Chapman
January 25, 2021
Ellie, Cheryl, and Stephen, I am so sorry to learn the sad news of your loss. Heaven certainly gained a great man. My hugs to all of you.
Suzie Tavano
January 25, 2021
Dear Phil and the Palmieri family, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May the memories you made comfort you in the days ahead. May He Rest In Eternal Peace.
Dennis Holbrook
January 25, 2021
Stephen, as a fellow official I would like to remember your dedication to
the Central Mass. Soccer Officials Board and the game of Soccer. Rest in
Peace, see you on the pitch.
Robert G caracciolo
January 25, 2021
my sincere condlences to steve family an to robert an phil played alot of tennis with steve a good friend for years
Jack Riordan
January 25, 2021
My condolences to the entire Palmieri family.
I met Steve through the officiating circles. Officiated basketball games with him and had him as a referee while I was coaching high school soccer. A true gentleman!!!!
Know that you are in my daily prayers.
Johnny Biscotti
January 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Palmieri family. I was fortunate to play a lot of ball with Steve at East Park. Starting with LL thru Intermediate League, the East Park summer baseball team and East Side Post 201.('59 &'60) Those were "the good old years" and I recall those years as being "the good old years" because I had a GOOD Friend and GREAT Team Mate, "Stevie" Palmieri, a GREAT KID.
Hugh OMalley
January 25, 2021
Please accept my condolences upon Steve´s passing. Steve was the consummate gentleman who was greatly appreciated by all who had the pleasure to work with him. His gentle, caring spirit, and magnificent sense of humor will be missed, but never forgotten. May he Rest In Peace.
Marlene (Latino) Fitzpatrick (West Yarmouth, MA)
January 25, 2021
I am so sad to see that my dear friend, Steve has passed away. Our families were like relatives. So many great memories that are embedded in my soul. May you all be blessed with the joy he brought to all. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God bless!
Gene DellOlio
January 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. All of Shrewsbury street lost a great gentleman, sportsman and a hell of a friend. Phil and Bobby you have my deepest sympathy.
Lucy Jeamel OMalley
January 25, 2021
My best memories of shrewsbury St was having Steve for a friend.
He was always upbeat with that great smile and easy manner
Our only disputes were over his love for the yankees ugh.
Of course back in the day I had a difficult time trying to defend my RS.
My heart and prayers go out to my friend Ellie, Stephen and Cheryl
I will be keeping you and all of Steve´s family in my prayer.
Rest In Peace dear friend Miss those days on Shrewsbury St
They were the best
Bill Holley
January 25, 2021
Steve was a great friend and classmate,one-off the best from Shrewsbury Street and a gifted athlete
JOSEPH VOLPE
January 25, 2021
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments,
but what is woven into the lives of others."
The Palmieri Family,
I have have so many fond memories and respect for Steve and the entire Palmieri Family.
We shared the joy and happiness of our time growing up in the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood.
We hope and pray that the support of your family and friends will at the
very minimum, provide you with the comfort of knowing that our love, thoughts
and prayers are with you at this time.
John Paladino
January 25, 2021
The world lost a good man. Steve was someone I looked up to as an athlete growing up on Shrewsbury Street
Jill Davis
January 25, 2021
So sorry.
Gordon Warren
January 25, 2021
I extend my sincerest condolences to the Palmieri family. As the former AD at Shrewsbury High, Steve officiated many soccer games for me and I rank him as one of the best high school soccer officials around. He was a " class " individual and always professional.
Judge Luis G. Pérez
January 25, 2021
My condolences to the Palmieri family. He was an outstanding person. God bless Steue and his family. May he Rest In Peace
Joseph Palermo
January 24, 2021
Phil and Bobby,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this most difficult time.
I'll always remember Steve batertendering at Harper's....great guy!!!
My deepest sympathy
Joe Palermo
Carl@ pat Gentile
January 24, 2021
Prayers for Stephen R.I.P.
Michael Marzo
January 24, 2021
Cuz you where prefect in every way, you were smart, caring and probably the most giving loving father and grandfather I have ever known , you gave everything you had and enjoyed every minute of it. You gave your grandchildren so many moments to cherish and carry through the rest of their lives and for all the rest of us a gratitude for having you in our lives. I will always hold special the times we spent growing up, the painting you did for me, and hope your finally out of pain, and until we meet again your memory will last forever.
Mike Donoghue
January 24, 2021
Steve was one of the best.
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