Salvatore “Sam” Palmisano, 103, passed away peacefully October 15. Beloved husband of the late Marie Palmisano for 71 years. Loving father of Michael (Lynnette) Palmisano and the late Salvatore Palmisano. Beloved son of the late Marianne (nee Gentile) and Michael Palmisano. Fond grandfather of Linea (Matthew) Hitchin, Christopher (Cristina) Palmisano, Salvatore Palmisano, and the late Eric Palmisano. Great grandfather of Charles and Oliver Hitchin, and Gianna, Luca and Rocco Palmisano. Fond uncle of many. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.
Sam devoted his life to caring for his family. He left high school to help support his family during the Depression. When his country called at the outbreak of World War II he joined the army and served in the Pacific. Returning home he married Marie and together they raised two sons. In later years he cared for his older brother and sister enabling them to live independently into their 90's. In his 90’s he cared for Marie through her long struggle with dementia.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 11am at the funeral home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Info: www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or 847-253-0168.
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