Thomas E. Palma

Age 87; passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children.​Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Kathy; parents, John & Lennie; and brothers, Peter Cardarelli, Jim Palma, and Ed Palma. Survived by children, Deb, Steve (Kathy), JoAnne (John) Jameson, and Bob (Kim); grandchildren, Dominick (Rachel), Neal (Brianna), Tony (Andrea), Sara (Matt), Josh (Leah), Chad, Gina, Angela (Ryan), and Katie; great-grandchildren, Mila, Vincenzo, Amelia, Dino, and Veda; sisters, Delores Jorgenson and Judy Ehnstrom; sisters-in-law, Anne Barlau, Marce Palma, and Darlene Johnson; and many other family and friends, including the relatives in Schenectady, NY. Tom was a proud Italian who loved his family, hard work, and helping others. He will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, July 27 at THE CHURCH OF ST. JEROME, 380 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday 7/26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Memorials may be donated to the Saint Therese Foundation. A special thanks to all the caregivers at St Joseph’s Hospital, HealthEast Hospice, and St. Therese at St. Odilia.