Daniel Joseph Palmich

He was born in what is now Lovran, Croatia, on March 20, 1927. He immigrated with his parents, Joseph and Giovanna, and brother, Joseph, to New York City. Their home in Woodside, Queens was a testament to the values of hard work that he was raised with. Over the years, that home was where he not only grew up, but raised his family.

He graduated from Bryant High School, despite being known as the class clown. His humor, smart wit and laughter remained with him always. After graduating, he enlisted during World War II and was deployed to the South Pacific. When he returned home he first co-owned a record shop, where he could share his passion for music. He then worked as a waiter in the Catskills, where he met his love, Terry. He spent time on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, and worked in New York City’s finest hotels and banquet halls.

After starting their family, he and Terry bought a home on the Hudson River in Catskill, NY. There he could fish and watch the tide go in and out. Many gatherings were held and memories were made over their 50 summers there.

He and Terry moved to Pleasantville, NY to be near their grandchildren. He spent many hours with them, sharing all aspects of their lives. He instilled in them his love of knowledge, food, music, travel, sports, as well as his kindness and his work ethic.

Then came the move to Charleston-on-the-Green in Florida, where he and Terry found another sense of family within their wonderful community of neighbors and friends.

Whether he was traveling the world, the United States, or at home, he was always curious, enjoying foods and wine and good conversation. He was an avid sports fan. He was a season ticket holder for the Rangers and never missed a Villanova basketball or USC football game (usually sporting the team’s logo on his hat or shirt while he listened). In his youth, he was a forward on a roller hockey team called the Incas and he enjoyed skating on the stairs in Central Park. As a young adult he spent his time playing the drums, often sitting in with known bands in jazz clubs around New York City. As an adult, he bowled in a league with the Knights of Columbus #441.

So many joys despite his low vision, he will be remembered as a person who embraced it all. His love and legacy will remain always.

He leaves his wife Theresa, his daughter Marie Anne (Michael), his grandchildren Christopher (Michelle), Tricia (Christopher), Courtney (Andrew) and his great-grandchildren Clare, Sadie, Danny, Fiona and Liliana.

Thank you all for your many kindnesses. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to:

Saint Vincent de Paul

c/o Saint Christopher’s Church

12001 SE Federal Highway

Hobe Sound, Florida 33455