Russell Richard Palermo Sr.

Russell passed peacefully November 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice M. Palermo (nee Eiden) for 49 years. Devoted father of Paula Palermo & Russell (Tatyana) Palermo. Dear brother of Carl Palermo & Robert Palermo Sr. Loving grandfather of Benjamin, Alice, Nikita & Maya.

Russ was born in Jamestown, NY, graduated Rider University and settled in NJ. Russ enlisted in the Navy, “Tin Can Sailor,” earning an honorable discharge with the rank of Lieutenant. He was the former president of So. Jersey Associated Builders & Contractors. In his free time, Russ enjoyed fishing & traveling. He will be missed.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Tuesday November 21, 9:45 – 10:30 am at St. John's Church, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 809 Park Avenue Collingswood, NJ. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Arrangements have been entrusted to BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home. Please leave your remembrances of Russ on www.BLAKE-DOYLE.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations in Russell R. Palermo Sr.’s memory to The Wounded Warriors Project or The Hospital University of Pennsylvania, Office of Development & Alumni Relations 3535 Market St. Ste 750 Philadelphia, PA 19104.