Thank you for being my Dad, for loving me unconditionally and for all you taught me.
"A Dad isn't defined as the man who makes the child, but rather the man who raises and loves the child with all his heart through anything. Blood doesn't always make a man a Dad, being a Dad comes from the heart."
I will love and miss you all the days of my life Dad. I remain your devoted daughter and look forward to the day we are all together again.
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Donald L. Palumbo, 80, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, formerly of 30 Oklahoma Trail, Hopatcong, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus in Bethlehem.
Born on September 17, 1935 in Bronx, New York, Donald was the son of the late Dominick Palumbo and Margaret (Fariello) Celli. He was a 1953 graduate of William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx.
Donald proudly served in the United States Army National Guard of New York receiving an honorable discharge in 1959.
He was a route salesman and supervisor for the Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. in the Bronx and a sales manager for Entenmann's Bakery in Edison, New Jersey, from which he retired in 1997.
A member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church of Hopatcong for 40 years, Don became a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem upon moving to Bethlehem in 2013.
A family man with a great sense of humor, he loved to travel with his wife and childhood sweetheart Rose. Don was an avid golfer with his golf partner and son Donald and a loyal, life-long New York Yankee and Giants fan. His most recent favorite pastime was watching his grandson and pal, David, hit home runs.
Don will be lovingly missed and greatly remembered by his surviving wife Rose (Simonetti) Palumbo, who he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on September 18, 2015 and his cherished son Donald Palumbo and daughter Christine (Palumbo) Ciaccio and husband Luke, treasured grandchildren Gina Marie (Palumbo) Knudsen and husband Thomas, Gabriella and David Ciaccio, dear daughter-in-law, Clair Palumbo-Valentino, and his many caring cousins and respected friends.
A viewing will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Lehigh Valley, P.O. Box 4029, Easton, PA 18043. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.
Obituary written by Clair J. Palumbo.
Biography written by Find A Grave Member gwtwqueenie. Please do not reprint without permission.
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Donald's Paternal Grandparents ~
Michael Palumbo
Antonia "Antoinette" Savino-Palumbo
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Donald's Maternal Grandparents ~
Paolo "Paul" Fariello
Nunzia "Nancy" LoRusso-Fariello
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Donald was born Donald Palumbo with no middle name.
Donald's middle name "Louis" was the name Donald took as his Confirmation name when he was confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith.
He chose Louis as his confirmation name to honor his sponsor, Luigi "Louis" Bimonte, his uncle through marriage.
Luigi Bimonte, known in the family as Gene, was married to Donald's aunt, Anne Fariello-Bimonte, his mother's younger sister.
Donald remained very close to his Uncle Gene throughout Gene's lifetime.
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May 12, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. CJP's dream visit from Dad:
"I just woke up out if a dream. It was night and I was hugging Dad. We were both crying because we missed Mom ~ your Rose ~ so much.
I kept crying, hugging you tight Dad saying, Oh, Dad, oh Dad and I was sobbing - saying how much I missed her. The grief was so heavy in my heart from Dad from losing Mom.
You shook his head in grief too and understanding and sadness. As we hugged each other, we both cried.
It was as if you were conveying to me through your hugging and shaking your head sideways, you knew how much I missed Mom and you understood my sorrow.
Then I woke up thinking you were still alive, but it took me a minute to realize you were not alive Dad. You were dead — I couldn't remember Dad that you died.
I said to myself, that's right Dad died before Mom.
Then I felt pain and deep sorrow missing you Dad.
I realized Dad you just came to visit me in my dreams to show me your love and support."
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Prayer for the Brokenhearted
Merciful Lord of Life, lift up my heart to you in my suffering and ask for your comforting help. I know that you would withhold the thorns of this life if I could attain eternal life without them. So I throw myself on your mercy, resigning myself to this suffering. Grant me the grace to bear it and to offer it in union with your sufferings. No matter what suffering may come my way let me always trust in you.
"A Dad isn't defined as the man who makes the child, but rather the man who raises and loves the child with all his heart through anything. Blood doesn't always make a man a Dad, being a Dad comes from the heart."
I will love and miss you all the days of my life Dad. I remain your devoted daughter and look forward to the day we are all together again.
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Donald L. Palumbo, 80, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, formerly of 30 Oklahoma Trail, Hopatcong, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus in Bethlehem.
Born on September 17, 1935 in Bronx, New York, Donald was the son of the late Dominick Palumbo and Margaret (Fariello) Celli. He was a 1953 graduate of William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx.
Donald proudly served in the United States Army National Guard of New York receiving an honorable discharge in 1959.
He was a route salesman and supervisor for the Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. in the Bronx and a sales manager for Entenmann's Bakery in Edison, New Jersey, from which he retired in 1997.
A member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church of Hopatcong for 40 years, Don became a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem upon moving to Bethlehem in 2013.
A family man with a great sense of humor, he loved to travel with his wife and childhood sweetheart Rose. Don was an avid golfer with his golf partner and son Donald and a loyal, life-long New York Yankee and Giants fan. His most recent favorite pastime was watching his grandson and pal, David, hit home runs.
Don will be lovingly missed and greatly remembered by his surviving wife Rose (Simonetti) Palumbo, who he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on September 18, 2015 and his cherished son Donald Palumbo and daughter Christine (Palumbo) Ciaccio and husband Luke, treasured grandchildren Gina Marie (Palumbo) Knudsen and husband Thomas, Gabriella and David Ciaccio, dear daughter-in-law, Clair Palumbo-Valentino, and his many caring cousins and respected friends.
A viewing will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Lehigh Valley, P.O. Box 4029, Easton, PA 18043. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.
Obituary written by Clair J. Palumbo.
Biography written by Find A Grave Member gwtwqueenie. Please do not reprint without permission.
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Donald's Paternal Grandparents ~
Michael Palumbo
Antonia "Antoinette" Savino-Palumbo
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Donald's Maternal Grandparents ~
Paolo "Paul" Fariello
Nunzia "Nancy" LoRusso-Fariello
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Donald was born Donald Palumbo with no middle name.
Donald's middle name "Louis" was the name Donald took as his Confirmation name when he was confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith.
He chose Louis as his confirmation name to honor his sponsor, Luigi "Louis" Bimonte, his uncle through marriage.
Luigi Bimonte, known in the family as Gene, was married to Donald's aunt, Anne Fariello-Bimonte, his mother's younger sister.
Donald remained very close to his Uncle Gene throughout Gene's lifetime.
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May 12, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. CJP's dream visit from Dad:
"I just woke up out if a dream. It was night and I was hugging Dad. We were both crying because we missed Mom ~ your Rose ~ so much.
I kept crying, hugging you tight Dad saying, Oh, Dad, oh Dad and I was sobbing - saying how much I missed her. The grief was so heavy in my heart from Dad from losing Mom.
You shook his head in grief too and understanding and sadness. As we hugged each other, we both cried.
It was as if you were conveying to me through your hugging and shaking your head sideways, you knew how much I missed Mom and you understood my sorrow.
Then I woke up thinking you were still alive, but it took me a minute to realize you were not alive Dad. You were dead — I couldn't remember Dad that you died.
I said to myself, that's right Dad died before Mom.
Then I felt pain and deep sorrow missing you Dad.
I realized Dad you just came to visit me in my dreams to show me your love and support."
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Prayer for the Brokenhearted
Merciful Lord of Life, lift up my heart to you in my suffering and ask for your comforting help. I know that you would withhold the thorns of this life if I could attain eternal life without them. So I throw myself on your mercy, resigning myself to this suffering. Grant me the grace to bear it and to offer it in union with your sufferings. No matter what suffering may come my way let me always trust in you.
Thank you for being my Dad, for loving me unconditionally and for all you taught me.
"A Dad isn't defined as the man who makes the child, but rather the man who raises and loves the child with all his heart through anything. Blood doesn't always make a man a Dad, being a Dad comes from the heart."
I will love and miss you all the days of my life Dad. I remain your devoted daughter and look forward to the day we are all together again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Donald L. Palumbo, 80, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, formerly of 30 Oklahoma Trail, Hopatcong, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus in Bethlehem.
Born on September 17, 1935 in Bronx, New York, Donald was the son of the late Dominick Palumbo and Margaret (Fariello) Celli. He was a 1953 graduate of William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx.
Donald proudly served in the United States Army National Guard of New York receiving an honorable discharge in 1959.
He was a route salesman and supervisor for the Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. in the Bronx and a sales manager for Entenmann's Bakery in Edison, New Jersey, from which he retired in 1997.
A member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church of Hopatcong for 40 years, Don became a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem upon moving to Bethlehem in 2013.
A family man with a great sense of humor, he loved to travel with his wife and childhood sweetheart Rose. Don was an avid golfer with his golf partner and son Donald and a loyal, life-long New York Yankee and Giants fan. His most recent favorite pastime was watching his grandson and pal, David, hit home runs.
Don will be lovingly missed and greatly remembered by his surviving wife Rose (Simonetti) Palumbo, who he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on September 18, 2015 and his cherished son Donald Palumbo and daughter Christine (Palumbo) Ciaccio and husband Luke, treasured grandchildren Gina Marie (Palumbo) Knudsen and husband Thomas, Gabriella and David Ciaccio, dear daughter-in-law, Clair Palumbo-Valentino, and his many caring cousins and respected friends.
A viewing will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Lehigh Valley, P.O. Box 4029, Easton, PA 18043. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.
Obituary written by Clair J. Palumbo.
Biography written by Find A Grave Member gwtwqueenie. Please do not reprint without permission.
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Donald's Paternal Grandparents ~
Michael Palumbo
Antonia "Antoinette" Savino-Palumbo
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Donald's Maternal Grandparents ~
Paolo "Paul" Fariello
Nunzia "Nancy" LoRusso-Fariello
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Donald was born Donald Palumbo with no middle name.
Donald's middle name "Louis" was the name Donald took as his Confirmation name when he was confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith.
He chose Louis as his confirmation name to honor his sponsor, Luigi "Louis" Bimonte, his uncle through marriage.
Luigi Bimonte, known in the family as Gene, was married to Donald's aunt, Anne Fariello-Bimonte, his mother's younger sister.
Donald remained very close to his Uncle Gene throughout Gene's lifetime.
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May 12, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. CJP's dream visit from Dad:
"I just woke up out if a dream. It was night and I was hugging Dad. We were both crying because we missed Mom ~ your Rose ~ so much.
I kept crying, hugging you tight Dad saying, Oh, Dad, oh Dad and I was sobbing - saying how much I missed her. The grief was so heavy in my heart from Dad from losing Mom.
You shook his head in grief too and understanding and sadness. As we hugged each other, we both cried.
It was as if you were conveying to me through your hugging and shaking your head sideways, you knew how much I missed Mom and you understood my sorrow.
Then I woke up thinking you were still alive, but it took me a minute to realize you were not alive Dad. You were dead — I couldn't remember Dad that you died.
I said to myself, that's right Dad died before Mom.
Then I felt pain and deep sorrow missing you Dad.
I realized Dad you just came to visit me in my dreams to show me your love and support."
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Prayer for the Brokenhearted
Merciful Lord of Life, lift up my heart to you in my suffering and ask for your comforting help. I know that you would withhold the thorns of this life if I could attain eternal life without them. So I throw myself on your mercy, resigning myself to this suffering. Grant me the grace to bear it and to offer it in union with your sufferings. No matter what suffering may come my way let me always trust in you.
"A Dad isn't defined as the man who makes the child, but rather the man who raises and loves the child with all his heart through anything. Blood doesn't always make a man a Dad, being a Dad comes from the heart."
I will love and miss you all the days of my life Dad. I remain your devoted daughter and look forward to the day we are all together again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Donald L. Palumbo, 80, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, formerly of 30 Oklahoma Trail, Hopatcong, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus in Bethlehem.
Born on September 17, 1935 in Bronx, New York, Donald was the son of the late Dominick Palumbo and Margaret (Fariello) Celli. He was a 1953 graduate of William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx.
Donald proudly served in the United States Army National Guard of New York receiving an honorable discharge in 1959.
He was a route salesman and supervisor for the Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. in the Bronx and a sales manager for Entenmann's Bakery in Edison, New Jersey, from which he retired in 1997.
A member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church of Hopatcong for 40 years, Don became a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem upon moving to Bethlehem in 2013.
A family man with a great sense of humor, he loved to travel with his wife and childhood sweetheart Rose. Don was an avid golfer with his golf partner and son Donald and a loyal, life-long New York Yankee and Giants fan. His most recent favorite pastime was watching his grandson and pal, David, hit home runs.
Don will be lovingly missed and greatly remembered by his surviving wife Rose (Simonetti) Palumbo, who he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on September 18, 2015 and his cherished son Donald Palumbo and daughter Christine (Palumbo) Ciaccio and husband Luke, treasured grandchildren Gina Marie (Palumbo) Knudsen and husband Thomas, Gabriella and David Ciaccio, dear daughter-in-law, Clair Palumbo-Valentino, and his many caring cousins and respected friends.
A viewing will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Lehigh Valley, P.O. Box 4029, Easton, PA 18043. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.
Obituary written by Clair J. Palumbo.
Biography written by Find A Grave Member gwtwqueenie. Please do not reprint without permission.
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Donald's Paternal Grandparents ~
Michael Palumbo
Antonia "Antoinette" Savino-Palumbo
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Donald's Maternal Grandparents ~
Paolo "Paul" Fariello
Nunzia "Nancy" LoRusso-Fariello
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Donald was born Donald Palumbo with no middle name.
Donald's middle name "Louis" was the name Donald took as his Confirmation name when he was confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith.
He chose Louis as his confirmation name to honor his sponsor, Luigi "Louis" Bimonte, his uncle through marriage.
Luigi Bimonte, known in the family as Gene, was married to Donald's aunt, Anne Fariello-Bimonte, his mother's younger sister.
Donald remained very close to his Uncle Gene throughout Gene's lifetime.
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May 12, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. CJP's dream visit from Dad:
"I just woke up out if a dream. It was night and I was hugging Dad. We were both crying because we missed Mom ~ your Rose ~ so much.
I kept crying, hugging you tight Dad saying, Oh, Dad, oh Dad and I was sobbing - saying how much I missed her. The grief was so heavy in my heart from Dad from losing Mom.
You shook his head in grief too and understanding and sadness. As we hugged each other, we both cried.
It was as if you were conveying to me through your hugging and shaking your head sideways, you knew how much I missed Mom and you understood my sorrow.
Then I woke up thinking you were still alive, but it took me a minute to realize you were not alive Dad. You were dead — I couldn't remember Dad that you died.
I said to myself, that's right Dad died before Mom.
Then I felt pain and deep sorrow missing you Dad.
I realized Dad you just came to visit me in my dreams to show me your love and support."
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Prayer for the Brokenhearted
Merciful Lord of Life, lift up my heart to you in my suffering and ask for your comforting help. I know that you would withhold the thorns of this life if I could attain eternal life without them. So I throw myself on your mercy, resigning myself to this suffering. Grant me the grace to bear it and to offer it in union with your sufferings. No matter what suffering may come my way let me always trust in you.
