John Raymond Palumbo

“Ray”

John Raymond Palumbo was called home to the Lord on February 21, 2015 at the age of 94. Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie (Golsong) Palumbo; of 56 years. Ray will be sadly missed by his daughter, Ronda (Bradley) Klopp; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Justin) Boyer; Nicole (Daniel Standiford) Klopp; and great-granddaughters, Madelyn, Sierra and Emerson Boyer. Ray was also preceded in death by his father, John Palumbo of Cosimo, Sicily; his mother, Stella (Romanick) Palumbo of Poznan, Poland; brother Joseph (Avalon) Palumbo; and sister, Jane (Vern) McGrew. Ray is survived by many nieces; nephews; extended family; and friends; who will miss him dearly. Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1920 and moved to California at the age of 4, with his family. Ray graduated from Sacramento High School in January 1938; the same year he met his beloved “Margie”. July 1939, Ray dutifully began his 20 years of service to our country in the United States Army, serving during World War II. Ray worked for Dolan’s Building Materials for 16 years and upon leaving Dolan’s in 1962, Ray and business partner, John Lyon began Allied Building Materials “The Door Shoppe”. In 1985, Ray retired from his business to take care of his wife, Margie. Those who knew Ray best, knew that his greatest accomplishment was being a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to all his “girls”. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Visitation, 5:00 pm; Rosary 6:30 pm; Tuesday, March 3rd; Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home, 4140 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento. Mass of Christian Burial, will be on March 4, 2015 at 10:00 am, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 660 Florin Rd, Sacramento. Graveside Services; St. Mary’s Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave, Sacramento.