John N Palumbo
May 8, 1934 ~ October 20, 2003
John N. Palumbo, 69, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Weirton, died Monday, October 20, 2003 at the OSU Medical Center East in Columbus.
He was born May 8, 1934 in Weirton, WV, son of the late John Thomas and Elizabeth Moldas Palumbo. John was also preceded in death by his step-father, Nick Matijevich.
John retired from Kobacker, Inc. where he worked as a diesel technician for 36 years. John served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 11188, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus 3734.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Huber Palumbo of Columbus, whom he married July 2, 1955; sons, John T. Palumbo and his wife Diane of Millersport,OH and Robert A. Palumbo and his wife Mary of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Richard Matijevich and his wife Carolyn of Weirton; sisters, Roberta Grenard of Boston, MA, Nicole Biancamano of Glen Cove, NY and Mrs. Brian (Deborah) Sullivan of Midlothian, VA; 3 grandchildren, J.T., Sasha and Joshua; and two step-grandchildren, Brittany and Bianca.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary service will be held at 7:00PM.
Funeral Mass with Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00AM Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weirton with Reverend Father Tony Thurston presiding. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Mary Ann and Nikki, I want to express my sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband and brother. I found out today from my sister Joann of your loss. My wish for you at this difficult time is that your fond memories of John will sustain you through the hard times. Be assured that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you. Jeanette Rocchio-Whitlatch
Dearest MaryAnn and Family, So sorry to hear of the great loss in your family.Although many years have gone by since we lived in the same neighborhood, we have many fond memories of our years with all of you. We share your loss. Love to all, Ann and Frank Greco and Family
Dearest MaryAnn and Family, So sorry to hear of the great loss in your family.Although many years have gone by since we lived in the same neighborhood, we have many fond memories of our years with all of you. We share your loss. Love to all, Ann and Frank Greco and Family
With our deepest sympathy to Mary Ann and her family.
this is his grandson my grandfather was the most niceset person in the world he called me his budy he took me boating all the time he is a earnhardt fan he took me to races i really miss my grandfather he was the most amazing person anyone could be around