Ma was an amazing cook and all her recipes lived in her head. These recipes were passed down from generation to generation in the kitchen. I think my love of cooking and the idea of the kitchen as a gathering place came from her. Cooking for her was intuitive. This was both challenging and hilarious for me to learn in this manner. I’ll never forget the family asking her how long to cook a particular dish. Her answer? “Until it’s done!” 

Dear Nancy my you rest in pease!
My fondest memory was Vix and I were on the phone I was talking about possibly moving .
The next thing we knew you were joining the call . 
Vix and Paul made your needs top priority. 

I have so many fond memories of Ma, (Nancy).  We had many drives together during the week and every weekend . Nancy and I would sing Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra songs,  go to Jack's for lunch...afterwards a cookie at Lucky's. Sunday morning we went to church and then to the Galleria.  My times with her were special . She was a loving, funny and charismatic woman.  She would share 
phrases in Italian.  "Giva piano valotano" and "kissable contenta golden".  Nancy touched my soul,  my life is better now because I was able to share so many moments with her. My heart is saddened by her passing...my soul is joyful.  For I know she's in Heaven where she belongs.  For me,  she was an angel on earth.  
God Bless you Nancy today always and forever.  I love you.  JB

May Nancy’s Memory Be For A Blessing❤️

I’ve always loved Ma, she was truly a special person. From the moment I met she and Grappa, at the American Legion crab feast when Phil and I were just dating, she was always telling stories and cracking jokes.  She always had great stories and the best sense of humor.  I loved hearing all the stories from her childhood in Sicily and when our family recently traveled there I felt a special connection to her.  When they lived in Maryland, I loved all of the time we spent with them, the holidays, Italian festivals, and dinners over the years and the memories made.  
Vicky and Paul have taken amazing care of her for the last 8 years and I’m so thankful that our family was able to visit them all a few years ago and spend some more time with Ma.  
Our family loved her and will miss her dearly.

Victoria  and Nancy came to blondies almost 8 years ago. Nancy began to decline , and I watched Victoria and Paul  take care of her. Every other week they brought her to blondies for hair and nails. They spoiled Nancy and catered to her every need. She was well cared for . And loved . She will be missed. Rip Nancy. Xoxo

I was saddened to hear the loss of this sweet lady . I met Nancy while visiting my Mom and brother that lived across the street from her daughter Victoria. Victoria & her husband Paul took such wonderful care of Nancy! They also, had great caregivers too! She had a beautiful smile and a kind and giving heart. She will be dearly missed! Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family. 
Sincerely, 
Mary Lotter

Mrs  Pallumbo Nancy,

I wish I knew you much longer. The little time we spent together was very special to me. Truly I was apart of the family. 

May you Rest In Peace.
                                                   

Add a memory, such a simple statement, but so significant.  Nancy (aka ma) as I sit here In this airport waiting to come see you for one last time, I can't not think of memories of you. Starting with arriving at your home in Hyattsville MD when I was 14, and there you were jumping rope in the driveway.  Then later  visiting Vicki and Paul in Ft Lauderdale and watching you go to daycare as you say"I love you Vicki" through the window. Then later still sitting and watching the Golden girls with you and Vicki and laughing and laughing.  I will miss you dearly Nancy never stop laughing.

Being invited to sit with Nancy "Ma" only days before her passing over was indeed a humbling experience. "Ma" was not only radiating beautiful light in her physical plane but also fields of love, peace, and joy.  She has now moved on to be my guardian angel and her tolling bell brings me back to my true home, never to be forgotten.

I send my heart along with the sound of this bell.  May the hearers awaken from forgetfulness and transcend the path of fear, anxiety, and sorrow. Love you MA..   Neighbor John 

I met Victoria at "blondies" hair salon where i did her hair.Nancy also was a client there.Victoria always made her appointments around her mom Nancys schedule,she always made sure Mom was taken care of first! Victoria also made sure Nancy had her hair and nails done!Her wounderful husband Paul would help take care of Nancy so Victoria could  steal a couple of hours here and there! Even took care of Nancy when Victoria stole a "Girlfriends weekend"away!!! One memory i have and i think of it often is when we were under a threat of a hurricane.Paul packed them up , and got outta  town so they would all be safe and the accommodations were all about Nancy being comfortable..You both are the best ,I love you and you have my deepest condolences. Love,Tracy

I met Nancy at Amazing Age, a day center for the elderly. I had the privilege of getting to know Nancy in a very special way. Day in and day out we interacted socially as we shared stories about our lives.
First and foremost was her family. She was never short of words for her four daughters, her husband, her mother, her in-laws, and the many cousins that would gather for meals together when she was young. She always let everyone know how blessed she was to have such a wonderful family.
The other thing I loved about Nancy was her fun spirit. She loved to sing, laugh and dance. If there was music she was into it! Singing Que Sera Sera as a solo or dancing with her walker I always knew it would come with a smile. 
It was privilege to have known Nancy and her 
family.

Remembering a time way back when - a dinner out with Nancy and Vito, Paul and Vickie, Eilleen and I, at Il Mulino. Lots of laughs, good food, a special time.  Ma was always very special for Eilleen, sort of like the Mom she wished she had. Now, they're all together again.

I got to meet Nancy once and we had a lot of laughs.  Vix, you said your Ma was one of the coolest and chillest around and you were right. 
Beautiful, Bright and full of life! 
Vix and Paul, you did an OUTSTANDING JOB. Keep the great memories alive. 
Well Done

The hardest thing is watching someone you love forget that they love you. While Ma may have not been able to remember her daughter’s name or where she lives or even what she ate for breakfast towards the end … She remembered love. She knew the love of her husband, her family and her many friends. She knew the love of the sun on her face, a home cooked meal and a good hearty laugh. As age took her mind, the roles reversed: she became the child, and the child became the parent. Imagine the frustration she must have felt to no longer vibrantly live as she once did. But oh how lucky the child that gets the opportunity to give back to the mother that gave so much to her. My heart breaks for Victoria and Paul and this profound loss, but be assured that she sits at the right hand of her Father in heaven. She smiles proudly at the family she has created and she knows peace. She is free of the mind that failed her - in which she’s been trapped. Ma is once again that beautiful bride with her beloved Vito. 

Tutto il mio amore, Kim Ellis

A special person who will be missed beyond words but lives on in spirit. 

While we did not have the honor to know Nancy, knowing what an amazing and warm person Vix is it is a testament to her and what a truly exceptional person she was. 

Paul and Vix our thoughts and hearts are with you.

Love, Jody & Jeff

I feel so fortunate to have had Ma in my life growing up, along with my grandfather, and it makes me happy they’re reunited.  I remember getting lunch in the  summertimes with Ma and my brother at McDonalds or Three Brothers and how much fun we’d have - I sure didn’t know any other high school kid that hung out with their grandmother and had such a good time!  I’m glad my kids were able to meet her and I’ll always have those memories - along with all the Italian slang Ma taught me! 

Mrs. Palumbo, you will be missed but I know you will still be watching over Victoria and ever present. 



I always enjoyed having Nancy in my salon when she came for her beauty day. We could usually get her talking or singing as long as it was in Italian. She had a great sense of humor and was not timid with it! We will miss her greatly but know that she is with God and her husband again.

Victoria & Paul,
Although Ma and I never had the pleasure of meeting in person, I feel like I've lost a dear friend. 
Years of conversations with Victoria while her Mom was living with her and Paul were plentiful. Ma was always in the background laughing, saying hello or watching her shows, I will miss that. The love and selfless care you both have given over the years is something you don't often see or hear, Ma deserved exactly that. My heartfelt sympathy  goes out to you and your family.
God Bless, Dayna

Oh Ma, 

My heart is heavy knowing that we no longer have you here on Earth but I know that it was time as God called you home to be with your beloved Vito.   I will always carry the fond memories that we all shared when you were both visiting south Florida.

I’ll always remember that big smile on your face and your overwhelming joy every time that Hen would color and cut your hair.

I remember all of our binge lunches at the sample stations in Costco. I remember we were all worn out well before the two of you.

I’ll never forget how you loved Christmas and all of the Christmas lights or how you couldn’t wait for dusk for the lights to come on.

Today I remember, I rang the Bell at 4:30 and I toast to you Ma!

I toast because although I’m sad to hear of your passing, I’m happy that you are with our Lord and Vito.

Riposa in Pace Bella Madre!

With Much Love Always
💯🙏🏻❤️
Robert


What a beautiful woman & life she had. As Vix & Paul’s neighbors, we would see Nancy from time to time. She always would great us with a shy little smile. We admire Vix & Paul for the wonderful life they provided for Nancy. In the end she was comfortable and at peace. Which is what we all would want. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, M&J 

Beautiful Nancy! 

Her daughter Victoria is one of my very best friends and since we live in different states over the last several years that Nancy has lived with her and Paul, the majority of the time we spent together was during long phone calls to catch up and stay connected. Nancy could always be heard in the background laughing at her favorite shows and making Paul and Vic laugh with her comments and reactions to the programs- interacting with the two of them.  She seemed young at heart and exceptionally fun. In the first few years the three of them had many adventures together. 

Even though the two of us never met, I felt like I knew her because since the beginning of our friendship over 20 years ago, Vic has told myself and our other friends all of her funny ”Ma” stories from childhood and beyond and she always spoke so highly of her. Nancy gave her daughters everything all of their lives and Vic knew without question that she would care for her mother personally and devotedly until the end of her life. 

Nancy was stunning, radiant, and loving and I know she truly will be terribly missed. 

All my love to her loved ones. - Sarah Jane 

Our hearts are broken and Ma will be greatly missed by all of us. We will always remember Ma laughing and singing, her love of old movies and her firecracker personality that would keep us all on our toes! Thinking of her will forever bring a smile to my face. I’m so glad she had the chance to meet her great grandchildren, and I know she is smiling down on all of us. Vicki & Paul- she was lucky to have you both taking such amazing care of her. I know she enjoyed every meal out, beach time, art projects and singing along to her old movies and songs. She will be greatly missed. 

One of the first times I met Vicki’s mom was back in junior high when I was about 13 or so. Vicki took me into her house after school one day and before we made it to the front door, Nancy was running around the front yard yelling “scoiattolo” which is squirrel in Italian. She was screaming and waiving her arms around screaming to the squirrels to get out of her yard. All I remember is “scoiattolo, scoiattolo “. Needless to say I was afraid cause I thought she was yelling at me to get away. Vicki couldn’t stop laughing cause she knew I had no idea what and whom her mom was yelling at.  We laughed so hard that day and to this day I still mimic Nancy and yell to the squirrels, scoiattolo scoiattolo.  People look at me the way I probably looked at Nancy that day thinking,  what is that crazy lady saying. OMG I will never forget that day and how hard we laughed.  I am 100% sure Vicki remembers that afternoon. 
My prayers go out to Vicki and her family and we all truly know Nancy is at peace!! 
God Bless

Vickie and Paul 
My heart goes out to you both  . I know how much you will miss Nancy ! You have been so fortunate to have spent  the last 8 years caring for her.. years you will never forget.
She will always be with you in heart and spirit! Nancy was a very special woman and has left her legacy .. she will not be forgotten and she will always be with you both in sprit
Peace and love always 
Teresa Pellicer 


My deepest condolences to Vicki, Paul and the rest of the family.  I remember Nancy fondly, especially growing up in Hyattsville.  She was always pleasant to me and I recall her jump roping in the driveway which made me smile.  She was a great Mom.  Memories take me back with Nancy and Vito having a hot dog at Costco and I would sit and have lunch with them.  I also remember being in her home and she always offered me something to eat and there were times where she would look out the kitchen window wondering what her neighbors were doing.  :) Heartfelt sympathy to the family and wish them peace.
Andy 

I met Mrs Palumbo many years ago when she came to live with my dear friends Vicky and Paul who are my neighbors! What I remember about her was she was a kind and soft spoken lady who loved not only my banana pudding but any other dessert that I shared with her but the thing that I will always remember forever is what a great daughter she has raised who has been by her side and gave up many aspects of hers and Paul’s life to be full time caregivers without any regrets! With that being said , she must have been a wonderful Mother to have raised such a wonderful daughter!  
RIP Miss Nancy❤️

What a lovely lady. I first met her and her husband while they were visiting my neighbors Paul and Vicky (their daughter and son and law).  They visited frequently and were always so pleasant..
I know she will be missed, but she has joined her husband. Godspeed 

I did know her personally but she sounded like a very special person.  I am sure Paul and Vickie are going to be lost with out her.  She will now be with her Husband and share her time in Heaven with him.  Paul and Vickie be strong.  She will be watching down on you . Love you guys Bernadette 💜💜

Vic and I once went to College Park for lunch with Nancy and we laughed so hard my cheeks hurt for hours after!! She was such a pleasure to hang out with. It was like she was just one of the girls!!!!!

Vicky, Paul and Friends, 
I wanted to send my deepest condolences to your family and friends. Nancy was such a beautiful lady! She was a spark and I always loved hearing the stories of her funny antics. I know she loved to dance with Vix's dad when they were young. I'm glad that she is now able to move forward and dance right into the next. She lived a full and beautiful life! My heart goes out to Vicky and Paul, who have spent the past 8 years devoted to the care and health of Nancy! God bless you both! That is a task most would not endure. Rest easy Nancy. You will be truly missed! 
Love,Sasha Mora 

What a joy and inspiration to be able to spend time with Ma (Nancy ) while she lived with Vicki and Paul . The love and care they gave her every single day was genuine and  generous. I was blessed to share in many of  the laughs, and meals, and especially holiday meals . Nancy loved to sing  and did so every chance she could. Her favorite movie was "White Christmas"  and she knew  all the songs by heart. Ma absolutely glowed with happiness when she was singing.  And you couldn't help but feel that and be happy too.
I am sorry for the loss to all of you who loved her and grateful I got to know her too.
 

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Nancy S. Palumbo

January 26, 1930 – October 31, 2021

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center

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