Obituary for James K. Palmisano
James K. Palmisano, 76, of Orrtanna, PA died Friday evening, February 11, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born September 10, 1945 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Marion Joseph and Lillie Frances (Halley) Palmisano. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion B. Palmisano, and his sister, Mary Jane Palmisano.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Sharon L. (Harding) Palmisano; three children: James K. Palmisano, II (Bobbie Sue) of Union Bridge, MD, John B. Palmisano of Pocomoke City, MD, and Wendy M. George of Winchester, VA; two step-sons: Michael Simpson (Deanna) of Germantown, MD, Robert Simpson (Susan) of Ijamsville, MD; eight grandchildren: Norman C. George III, Shelby Stanley, Victoria George, Abigail McGlaughlin, Hunter McGlaughlin, Hayden Palmisano, Jackson Palmisano, and Adrianna Palmisano and four great grandchildren: Harley George, Bailey Stanley, Camper Stanley & Darcy Stanley.
After graduating St. Anthony’s High School in Washington DC, he joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for 2 years with the Washington DC Metropolitan Police. He then went on to work as a Montgomery County, Maryland, Police Officer for 21 years until his retirement in 1991. He was also a former commander of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans of Gettysburg, PA. as well as member of Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club, Adams County Fish & Game, Waynesboro PA Fish & Game.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and superior marksman. He competed in rifle shoots and received the NRA ranking of “High Master “ and was very proud to be in such an esteemed class of Rifleman. He attended trapshoots and pistol matches and has received many awards and honors. He loved his family, dogs, shooting sports, pheasant hunting and deer hunting. He spent numerous hours reloading with his grandsons and teaching them his skills in shooting. He also loved model railroading (coming from his father’s work on the railroads) and had numerous Lionel trains which he loved showing off to the kids and grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm at Monahan Funeral Home at 125 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, February, 24, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA with Father Peter DiTomasso officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fairfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA 17320.
The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Born September 10, 1945 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Marion Joseph and Lillie Frances (Halley) Palmisano. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion B. Palmisano, and his sister, Mary Jane Palmisano.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Sharon L. (Harding) Palmisano; three children: James K. Palmisano, II (Bobbie Sue) of Union Bridge, MD, John B. Palmisano of Pocomoke City, MD, and Wendy M. George of Winchester, VA; two step-sons: Michael Simpson (Deanna) of Germantown, MD, Robert Simpson (Susan) of Ijamsville, MD; eight grandchildren: Norman C. George III, Shelby Stanley, Victoria George, Abigail McGlaughlin, Hunter McGlaughlin, Hayden Palmisano, Jackson Palmisano, and Adrianna Palmisano and four great grandchildren: Harley George, Bailey Stanley, Camper Stanley & Darcy Stanley.
After graduating St. Anthony’s High School in Washington DC, he joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for 2 years with the Washington DC Metropolitan Police. He then went on to work as a Montgomery County, Maryland, Police Officer for 21 years until his retirement in 1991. He was also a former commander of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans of Gettysburg, PA. as well as member of Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club, Adams County Fish & Game, Waynesboro PA Fish & Game.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and superior marksman. He competed in rifle shoots and received the NRA ranking of “High Master “ and was very proud to be in such an esteemed class of Rifleman. He attended trapshoots and pistol matches and has received many awards and honors. He loved his family, dogs, shooting sports, pheasant hunting and deer hunting. He spent numerous hours reloading with his grandsons and teaching them his skills in shooting. He also loved model railroading (coming from his father’s work on the railroads) and had numerous Lionel trains which he loved showing off to the kids and grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm at Monahan Funeral Home at 125 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, February, 24, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA with Father Peter DiTomasso officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fairfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA 17320.
The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
23
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Visitation
Thursday
24
Feb
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Service
Thursday
24
Feb
11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Fairfield Road
Fairfield, PA 17320
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