Mark A. Palmesano

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.