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Giuseppe Joseph Palmiotto 1922 - 2016

Giuseppe Joseph Palmiotto of Schenectady County, New York United States was born on October 30, 1922 in Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari County, Apulia Italy, and died at age 94 years old on December 4, 2016 in Glenville, Schenectady County, New York United States. Giuseppe Palmiotto was buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery 2501 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Giuseppe Joseph Palmiotto
Schenectady County, New York United States
October 30, 1922
Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari County, Apulia, Italy
December 4, 2016
Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, 12010, United States
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  • Introduction

    Giuseppe Joseph Palmiotto was born on October 30, 1922 in Bari, Città Metropolitana di Bari, Puglia, Italy to parents Francesco Palmiotto (1891-1985) and Angelina Fiorentino (1896-1986). He had a sister and grew up in Giovinaggs, Italy. He immigrated to the states and arrived in New York, New York on April 22, 1937. He resided in New Castle, Westchester, New York, USA. At the time of his military registration on June 30, 1942, he was 19 years old and resided in Mt. Kisco, West, New York. The registration took place in Katonah, New York. Joseph was employed by Viking Furniture Co. On February 19, 1943, Joseph Palmiotto enlisted in the United States Army in New York City, New York. His military serial number was 32810651. He held the rank of Private and was categorized under the selectees (enlisted men) component. During World War II, Joseph Palmiotto proudly served as an Army veteran. He was assigned to an anti-aircraft artillery unit and participated in the Normandy campaign. On April 14, 1951 he married Geraldine Rita Petitti (1929–2003) in Schenectady, New York, USA. The couple had three sons together. He had a passion for gardening and architecture and loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.
  • 10/30
    1922

    Birthday

    October 30, 1922
    Birthdate
    Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari County, Apulia Italy
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian heritage. His father Francesco was born on April 9, 1891 in Giovinazzo, Bari, Puglia, Italy and he passed away in January of 1985 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA. His mother Angelina was born in 1896 in Italy and arrived in the states on April 22, 1937 in NY, NY. She passed away in November of 1986 in New York.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Giuseppe Joseph was born in Bari, Città Metropolitana di Bari, Puglia, Italy and grew up in Giovinaggs, Italy. He immigrated to the US arriving in NY, NY on April 22, 1937. He then resided in New Castle, Westchester, New York, USA and Schenectady, New York.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed two years of high school.
  • Religious Beliefs

    Joseph was also a devoted parishioner of St. Luke's Church in Schenectady, N.Y. and served as an Usher and Acolyte, as well as President of the Holy Names Society.
  • Military Service

    At the time of his military registration on June 30, 1942, he was 19 years old and resided in Mt. Kisco, West, New York. The registration took place in Katonah, New York. Joseph was employed by Viking Furniture Co. He had a height of 5'4" and weighed 120 pounds. He had a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was listed as Frank Palmiotto. On February 19, 1943, Joseph Palmiotto enlisted in the United States Army in New York City, New York. His military serial number was 32810651. He held the rank of Private and was categorized under the selectees (enlisted men) component. Joseph's enlistment terms indicated that he enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. During World War II, Joseph Palmiotto proudly served as an Army veteran. He was assigned to an anti-aircraft artillery unit and participated in the Normandy campaign.
  • Professional Career

    As a teenager, he worked for the Viking Furniture Co. in Kisco, West, New York.
  • Personal Life & Family

    He had a passion for gardening and architecture and loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.
  • 12/4
    2016

    Death

    December 4, 2016
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Glenville, Schenectady County, New York 12010, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery 2501 Troy-Schenectady Rd, in Schenectady County, New York 12309, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Joseph Palmiotto, 94, passed away peacefully on December 4th 2016. Born in Bari, Italy, he came to the U.S. as a young boy. He was formerly of Elm Street in Schenectady, N.Y. and Tryon Avenue in Scotia, N.Y. He was a proud Army Veteran of World War II and served on the anti-aircraft artillery unit in Normandy. Joseph was a member of the local Northeast Carpenter's Union for over 50 years and built several homes in Schenectady, N.Y. Joseph was also a devoted parishioner of St. Luke's Church in Schenectady, N.Y. and served as an Usher and Acolyte, as well as President of the Holy Names Society. He had a passion for gardening and architecture and loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine "Rita" (Petitti) of 51 years. Arrangements by the Daly Funeral Home on 242 McClellan Street in Schenectady, N.Y. Entombment will be at the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Mausoleum in Niskayuna, N.Y.
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Did you know?
In 1922, in the year that Giuseppe Joseph Palmiotto was born, on November 4th, British Egyptologists George Carnarvon and Howard Carter unearthed the first step leading to King Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. By the end of the month they had unearthed the steps and broken through the door into the intact tomb. This was the only tomb that had remained unlooted that had been found (and is, to date). Filled with gold, jewels, and ancient everyday items, the find was priceless - in terms of money and history.
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In 1947, at the age of 25 years old, Giuseppe was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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