Francesco Palumbo a long time resident of Marlboro, passed away on Monday March 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was 79.
He was born June 1, 1939 in Naples, Italy, son of Giuseppe and Maria (Di Meglio) Palumbo.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Tina (Mazzella) Palumbo, sons: Joseph Palumbo and wife Mayra of Lansdale, PA; John Palumbo and wife Christine of Modena, NY; and one daughter Maria Palumbo of Queens, NY; 4 loving grandchildren; Daniella, Ariana, Francesco and Francesca. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Siblings; sisters Luisa and Assunda both from Naples Italy and brothers Salvatore and Vincenzo also from Naples, Italy.
He was pre-deceased by his parents and by brothers Emilio and Luigi. Francesco immigrated to the U.S. in his early twenties and quickly learned the restaurant business. He was a local restaurateur spending many hours running the kitchens of his own eateries and after retiring continued to spend his time cooking italian cuisine at other local restaurants. In his spare time you could find him in his prized garden tending to his vegetables. He will be greatly missed by both friends and family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, March 23 at St. Mary’s Church Marlboro. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery Lattintown road, Marlboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Francesco’s name to St. Mary’s Church P.O. Box 730 Marlboro, NY 12542.