Gloria Palumbo

1938 - 2026

OBITUARY:

Gloria Palumbo, 87, of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9th at home. Gloria was born July 13th, 1938 in Highland, NY, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Pasqualina Picco. She attended Highland Schools and worked as a typist for the Central Hudson sponsored “Almanac” radio show.

On July 22nd, 1961 she married John Palumbo in St. Augustine’s Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, playing a major role in the raising of three of her granddaughters after the untimely death of her daughter-in-law, Mary Nell Prenting.

Gloria is survived by her beloved husband, John Palumbo; her son, Joe Palumbo; her sister, Janet Picco; grandchildren Dan, Grace, Charlotte, Lucy and Lilyanna Palumbo and daughter-in-law Bernadette Palumbo. Gloria was predeceased by her son, David Palumbo, who cared for her with deep devotion and was there to welcome her home; her brothers, Gene and Enrico Picco; and her sisters, Edith Roberto and Ines Picco.

Gloria will be remembered for her deep love for her family and her quiet generosity toward everyone fortunate enough to know her. We’ll love you forever.

Her family would like to thank all the medical professionals who cared for her in the latter stage of her life, most notably Dr. Edward Schneider, who made house calls when Gloria became bedridden, and Dr. Kamran Haleem. Her family would also like to extend their gratitude to her loving caregivers; Nicola, Diana, Terri, Beyonca and Kim, who provided emotional as well as physical support.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 14th from 4pm to 8pm at DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, April 15th, at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 11 Clinton St., Wappingers Falls, NY; followed by interment in St. Mary Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

VISITATION:

Tuesday, April 14 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:

Wednesday, April 15 10:00 AM St. Mary R.C. Church 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

INTERMENT:

St. Mary's Cemetery 19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

MEMORIAL DONATIONS:

In lieu of flowers her family wishes for memorial donations to be made to:

Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601