Dominic was born July 10, 1930 to John and Marguerite (Straub) Palazzo in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, the youngest of two children. He graduated from Fordham Preparatory in 1948 and from Fordham University in 1952. He joined the Marine Corp in 1952 during the Korean War and was discharged as a Captain of the USMC in 1955. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1955. On April 14, 1956 he married his childhood sweetheart since the age of ten in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.
He worked as an accountant for KPMG for 33 years (1952–1986) in Detroit as the Partner in Charge of Taxes and as a Manager in New York City. He was President of MACPA (1980–1985) and a Board of Director at Accordia (1988-1991).
He is survived by: Wife: Marie Palazzo; Children; Thomas Palazzo (Phillip Evans); Kenneth Palazzo (Phyllis); Anne Marie Keskonis (Robert); Mark Palazzo (Linda Seibel); Jon Palazzo (Sandy). Grandchildren: Michael Palazzo; Matthew Palazzo; Leah Palazzo (Darrelle Russia); Gina Palazzo Slayton (Zachary); Alexis Keskonis (Aaron Burrell); Amanda Keskonis; Ross Palazzo; Gabrielle Palazzo. Great Grandchildren: Camden Palazzo; Dominic Palazzo; Cassius Russia. Brother: Jack Palazzo (Joy Bonner) and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Dominic was a true man of God. He loved his family and friends deeply. His priorities were simple: God; Family; Friends; Work. In that order. He was humble, kind, honest, funny, compassionate and fiercely loyal. Dominic touched the lives of many. He lived a life with selfless concern for others. Dominic believed nothing would happen today that he and God couldn’t handle together.
He was an active participant in his Catholic faith. He served in several capacities: SJA Parish Council President (St. Clair Shores); Church Lecture (Sarasota); Eucharistic Minister (Sarasota); Knights of Columbus (Detroit & Sarasota); Christian Family Movement (Detroit); St. Margaret Mary Vacation Bible School (Detroit).
Dominic was an avid golfer as a member and Past President of the Meadows Country Club (Sarasota); Detroit Golf Club; Detroit Athletic Club. He was an adventurous traveler with a wanderlust spirit. He loved to explore the USA with his family in their AVCO motorhome. He and Marie visited many places: Ireland; Italy; Medjugorje; Fatima; Family; Friends and more.
Dominic was a gifted athlete, and while at Fordham Prep, was coached by Vince Lombardi. He later played semi-pro baseball and was asked to try out for the Yankees through a formal letter. Dominic was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers and always remained faithful to the Detroit Lions. Always loyal, after his move to Jasper, Georgia in 2020 he become an enthusiastic Atlanta Falcon fan.
He was the father cheering from the sidelines for his kids on the field for their football, basketball, baseball and cheerleading games. Dominic was famous for having a 1980s video camera on top of his right shoulder videotaping most of those games. He sure loved his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA. Live streaming will be available via Roswell Funeral Home Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/RoswellFuneral/?form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV
at 4:00 pm for those who are unable to attend.
Funeral Mass will be held on April 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Duluth, GA. The Funeral Mass will livestreamed for those who are unable to attend via:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdIwaOlFF7Nzo3reJjNq_EQ/featured
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Church of Saint Patrick, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida, 34241; Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church, 1908 Waleska Hwy #108, Jasper, Georgia, 30143 or charity of your choice.
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