David Phillip Pallone, 69, passed away suddenly in his home Saturday, June 28, 2025. Dave was a devoted friend to Wilma for the past 25 years, spending the last 15 years happily married; and a loving father to his two children, Erika and Michael, and his two stepchildren, Josh and Brittany.
Dave was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, lived and worked in Texas for a period of time, and came from Italian heritage. He had pride in all that made him who he was. He loved to golf, cherished his friendships deeply, and nothing brought him greater joy in life than spending time with his family, watching his kids and grandkids grow up. He was proud of their accomplishments to his core.
Dave is survived by his wife, Wilma; his children, Erika (Pete) Mensch and Michael Pallone; stepchildren, Joshua (Samantha) Nelson and Brittany (Jordan) Chimuk; and grandchildren, Leo, Mila, and Nadia Mensch, Owen and Meredith Nelson, and Ryker and Yennefer Chimuk. In addition to his parents Sam and Madeline, he was preceded in death by his three siblings, John, Catherine, and Tim.
The family invites anyone to celebrate and remember Dave at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers or a memorial, go make someone else smile. Dave loved to make people feel good and laugh with them. Please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the Pallone family.
