John R. Palombo, 87, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved husband of the late Nella B. (Berti) Palombo. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Angelina (DiStefano) Palombo.
John worked as a Technician at Trifari Jewelry for many years. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific and was an avid sportsman.
He leaves a brother, Albert Palombo; three sisters, Margaret Christopher, Mary Falchini and Florence Silva and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Americo, Angelo and Nicholas Palombo and Edith Bucci.
His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.