Nelson W. Palmer, age 85, of Chesterland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Nelson was born to the late Nelson P. and Florence (nee Orschin) Palmer on September 26, 1937 in Blasdell, New York. Nelson’s memory is carried on by his loving wife of 61 years, Sharon E. Palmer (nee Fitzgerald); daughters Elaine S. Newell (David) and Kim Palmer Sass (John); grandchildren Michael Kobe, the late Nicholas Sass, and Jessica Gilbert (Phil); great-grandson Lewis Gilbert; late siblings Florence Quinn (late Hugh), Dolores Doell (late Fran), and Robert Palmer (late Mary Lou); and many other loving family members and friends. Nelson served his country in the New York State National Guard. He served his community in the New York State Correction Department, as a Blasdell Police Lieutenant, as Chief of Security at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, Director of Security at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, and Manager of Security at Hillcrest Hospital. Throughout his life, Nelson always put the safety and wellbeing of others before his own and was a true hero. Nelson had previously been a member of the Knights of St. John, the Andover Eagles, and a devoted parishioner to St. Anselm Catholic Church.
In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, pistol shooting, and golf.
Nelson filled his life with so much joy and love and will be missed by many in the days to come.
Visitation will be held at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME located at 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland 44026 on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anselm Catholic Church on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10 am. Burial will follow at Western Reserve Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Anselm Catholic Church, or a charity of choice.
