Loving father of Joan Palmerini of Virginia, Mary Ann Gaetani and her husband Robert of Norwood and the late Jean Palmerini Hurley. Cherished grandfather of James and Daniel Sherman, Christopher, Nicholas, and Jeanna Gaetani. Devoted brother of Josephine Palmerini of Norwood, Rose Ross of Norwood, Mary Jones of Walpole and the late Jennie Ippoliti, Elizabeth Leggeri and Orrigo Palmerini. He was admired and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.
James was a veteran who served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He opened Jim’ s Barber Shop, across from St. Catherine’s Church in Norwood, which he successfully ran for 24 years. He then began a new career working for AT&T in Watertown for over 20-years, retiring in 1989.
James and Mary enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida and forming new friendships. A long- time resident of Norwood, he was an avid golfer, loved reading a good mystery novel, took great pride in caring for his yard, relaxing by the pool, tending to his garden, keeping up to date with current affairs, and enjoyed getting together with family and friends. He was a passionate Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Bruins fan and enjoyed taking in the productions at the South Shore Music Theater.
James loved spending time with his family on the Cape, boating and walking the beach. He always had a smile on his face and was ready to lend a helping hand . James was blessed with many loving family members, children and grandchildren of whom he was very proud of. He will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at 10:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of James J. Palmerini may be made to the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation, PO Box 421, Norwood, MA 02062.
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