Giovanni Palanca, age 91, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Giovanni was born in Mola di Bari, Italy and came to America as a young man, continuing the skills he acquired in Italy as a baker. Giovanni was an avid sports fan and could often be found rooting for his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. He was a devoted fan of the Italian National Football Club and the Juventus Football Club.
Giovanni was pre-deceased by his parents, Luca & Antoinette and his siblings. Giovanni is survived by his loving children, Antoinette and Michael Palanca
A visitation for Giovanni will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, 2005 West 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Vigil prayer service to be held in chapel on Friday at 7:00 PM. Entombment will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Rd, Hartsdale, NY 10530.