Birth date: Mar 12, 1949 Death date: Apr 29, 2021
Richard A. Palmer, 72, of Syracuse, passed away April 29, 2021 at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Robert J. and Alice (Mondo) Palmer. Rich served with the 174th Attack Wing Air National Guard with the Air Read Obituary
Mary Alice,
Our Richie would always stand out in the crowd... and not just his height...but truly his smile and his warm personality always. Our days in the County Exec office were great fun and your dad shared many stories about you and your mom. Your mom was such a sweetheart and always loved her St Patrick's Day Parade posters. Mary Alice, take comfort in knowing how loved your dad was and how much his friendship means to so many. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Sue Tormey
Mary, I knew your Dad for a long time.. ever since I was very young. He always made me smile. I'm sorry for your loss. Go with God ..Rich Palmer ... God rest your soul
Mary Alice & A.J
We are so sorry for your loss. Richie will be greatly missed. We had a lot of great times with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Pat Cashier
I always thought there would be a time Rich and I could sit down one more time and talk.
I missed it and it will never come..my loss.
I was with Rich for ten straight months in 1968 (March 3 to Dec.10) in the Air Force then the Guard for another 4 years.Great times in a world of hurt.
Later, in 1977 Rich stood up in my wedding.
From time to time we would bump into each other, start to converse, trade phone numbers and always thought there would be one more time to talk. GONE !!
Today I am hurting for the loss.
Mary so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him when he came into the DOT office to visit.
Judy Schnobrich
Mary, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was such a nice gentle giant. Hoping the good memories you have will provide you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Joyce & David Coburn
Mary I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He also loved us coming up to camp where we crashed a wedding, sat on the beach and went to sackets harbor. Richard was the kindest most generous person and was like a dad to all! Syracuse basketball games with half moons and tomato pie to top off a weekend ! Xoxo - Theresa
Mary, Sue & I are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing! It was always a treat to have our long conversations on he beach & around the fire at camp.
And oh, how he would light up when we pulled in and yelled out "Sue made sauce" come on over!!
He will be missed! love, Ralph & Sue Rotunno
I first met Richie in our high school years at Henninger. He was one of those guys always wisecracking and make you laugh at the wrong time. But he was more than that, he was a
really great person to know. You never saw anger in his eyes or meanness in his heart He
always brought a smile to my face. We left Syracuse 23 years ago but the last two times I had
an opportunity to visit with and like a time machine I saw my friend Richie and I knew how sad
it was to grow apart in different ways. I will miss his laugh, his smile and his warm heart. May
God Bless You Rich and I pray you are somewhere around your vast family and friends.
Rest in Peace,
Nick Arena
Phoenix, AZ
Mary- we're so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort with his now being in a peaceful and heavenly place. Rich- we'll miss your stories and your laughter on the beach. Our best, Brian and Betsy McKee
