Palumbo, John F. (Symbol American Flag) - November 3, 2014 - Beloved husband of Helen T. (nee Trankle) Palumbo. Devoted father of Kathleen, John M., Mark (JoJo), Lance M. (Cynthia) and Margaret M. Palumbo. Loving grandfather of Michael, Katherine, Marc, Johnny, Sofia and Stella. Dear brother of Phyllis and the late Michael Palumbo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. Thursday from 4-8 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) Friday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory to Blessed Sacrament Church.