Obituary of Vincent Palmieri

Vincent R. Palmieri Goshen, NY Vincent R. Palmieri, 59, of Goshen entered into peace, - his family by his side on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at home in Goshen. He had waged a long, courageous battle with cancer. Vincent was born August 15, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Vincent Palmieri and Marie Cagnetta Palmieri. He worked at Helen Hayes Hospital for 32 years first as a Research Scientist and later became a Certified Orthotist. He took great pride in his work and always provided his patients the very finest care. An accomplished musician and songwriter, Vincent wrote dozens of beautiful songs, and for 25 years was a member of a local rock and roll band called the Bone Boys. He also donated his considerable creative talents to community theatre companies in Orange and Rockland as a set builder and sound technician. However, Vincents family children, stepchildren and grandchildren were joys of his life. He is survived by his wife Laurie Heitczman Palmieri at home; his mother Marie Palmieri of Lakewood, NJ; sons, Jovan and wife Kristin of Elk River, MN, Steven Palmieri of New York, NY; stepsons, Craig Heitczman at home, Kevin Heitczman at home; daughter Elba Marie Palmieri of East Brunswick, NJ; brother, Michael Palmieri and wife Denise of Mount Hope, NY; sisters, Maryanne Whittel and husband Linford of Tucson, AZ, Carolyn Palmieri and husband Tony Calderone of Weehawken, NJ; 5 grandchildren; and several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Vincent Palmieri. Memorial visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY. A Memorial Service will be Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Murray Ave., Goshen. Burial will be private. Donations can be made in his name to a charity of choice. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen. To leave the family a personal condolence or for directions, please visit donovanfunerals.com