Michael DePalma

Michael was born on March 20, 1947, in New York to Paul and Florence DePalma. He grew up with a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and the simple joys of life—values that stayed with him throughout his years.

He married the love of his life, Cathy, and together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and family. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Paul and Michael, who were a constant source of pride and joy for him.

Michael had a lifelong passion for restoring cars. He found great satisfaction in bringing classic vehicles back to life and spent many happy hours in the garage perfecting his projects. He loved attending car shows, sharing stories with fellow enthusiasts, and traveling with friends in vintage cars and motorcycles. One of his greatest adventures was traveling across the United States in a motorhome, exploring new places and making lasting memories along the way.

As the years passed, Michael’s family continued to grow. He was blessed with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense happiness. He cherished the time spent with his family and took great pride in watching the generations that followed him grow.

Michael is survived by his wife Cathy DePalma; sons Paul DePalma (Leah) of Texas and Michael DePalma of Texas; grandchildren Jesica Carr (Tyler) of Texas, Lauren DePalma of Arizona, and Vincent DePalma of Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter and William Carr of Texas.

Michael will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for classic cars, his adventurous spirit, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.