| Date of Birth | June 21, 1958 |
| Passed Away | October 5, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Rochester/Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 10, 2012 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont, N.Y. |
MARK A. PALMESANO
ROCHESTER/HORNELL-Mark A. Palmesano, 54, formerly of Hornell, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rochester on Friday morning (Oct. 5, 2012).
He was employed for more than 20 years for Lonza in Rochester and was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
His family includes his wife, Jane; his daughter, Devin (Jeffrey) Beach of Rochester; his son, Joseph Palmesano of Rochester; his two grandchildren, Lydia and Elliott Beach, who lovingly knew him as “Papa”; his two brothers, Frank Palmesano of Hornell and Donald (Karen) Palmesano of Illinois; his “work family” at Lonza; also his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Frank Palmesano of Hornell in 1999.
Calling hours are from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Committal services and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Red Cross, 24 Maple St., Hornell, N.Y. 14843 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home) or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Words cannot adequately express our shock and sadness at Marks passing.
We will always admire Mark for his dedication to, and love for, his family.
We will always admire Mark for how lovingly his children and Lydia talk about him. What a wonderful father.
We appreciate how warmly Mark welcomed our son into his family. What a wonderful father-in-law.
We watched as Mark quickly applied that same dedication and love to his grandchildren. What a wonderful grandfather (Papa).
We will never forget those early days in the maternity room as Mark quickly took on his new role as grandfather and seemed so comfortable.
Mark will be missed dearly.
Jane,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please don’t hesitate to call (208-1621) if you need ANYTHING!
Sincerely,
Lisa McCarthy
Donny, I was hit to the heart on this one. My prayers are with you and Frank at the loss of Mark. I often have mused that upon a visit back home I would love to have caught up with Mark. As I type, that smile comes to mind.
Our family will be praying for his family this night.
I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that God will strenghten each of you and give you his peace.
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal”
Dear Devin and Jeff,
We were sad to hear the news that your Dad had passed away suddenly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. In the days to follow always remember all the wonderful times you spend together, these memories with stay with you forever.
Love Uncle John and Aunt Donna
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Devin. Your family at Monroe is thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Please receive our most heartfelt sympathy, Devin, from my family to yours. Carol Fries
I remember Mark as being a very kind and friendly person. I knew him through other close friends 30 years ago. Mark was a happy, approachable person who was willing to help anyone in need. My condolences go out to Mark’s family.
To the family and friends,I was a co worker and friend of Mark at lonza,I am sorry for your lost Mark was a great person and a greater friend, I will miss him but never forget him .
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember babysitting for Mark and he was always the quietest of the boys. As cousins we had a lot of great times at Grandmas. Mark will be remembered by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Mark you made my ten years at Arch/Lonza such a pleasure. Always proffesional and always pleasant. I am going to miss you and your smile. I am proud to be a part of your work family and to have known you.
To the family I wish you peace at this time.