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Maria J. Palumbo
May 28, 2021

Obituary

Maria J. (DiLeonardo) Palumbo 80, of Bourne, MA, wife of the late Domenic C. “Gitch” Palumbo, passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.

Born in Franklin, June 24, 1940 daughter of the late Michael J. DiLeonardo, Sr. and Enes (Bertocchi) DiLeonardo, graduated Franklin High School in 1958 then attended Burdett College.

She was the sister of the late Baldo, Anthony and Michael J. DiLeonardo, Jr.

She leaves 3 nieces, Paula Ruddy of North Attleboro, Christine DiMartino of Franklin, Maryanne Black of Bellingham and a sister in law Mary DiLeonardo.

Maria worked at the former Thompson National Press Company in Franklin as a secretary in sales, then at the Foxboro Company as a secretary in scheduling, sales and engineering.

She moved to the South Shore area after her husband passed away. She loves the area with its cool ocean breezes and beaches and the many friends she has made.

Maria loved jazz, easy listening jazz and blues, which Domenic taught her an appreciation and understanding for. She was also an avid and devoted NY Yankees fan.

A private burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Franklin.

Donations in her memory may be sent to the American Heart Association 300 5th Ave. Waltham, MA 02451.

The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Palumbo Family.

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