Mary T Palmeri

Mary Teresa Palmeri (nee Widmayer) died surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2016. Predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Anthony (Tony) Palmeri, his siblings, Providence, Jean, and Joseph as well as her brother, John Widmayer, and sisters, Patricia Ivers, Mary Louise Widmayer, and her grandson, Anthony Priolo. Loving mother to Tina Priolo (nee Palmeri) and Dr. Sebastian Palmeri. Cherished mother-in-law to Robert Priolo and Dr. Barbara Palmeri.
Devoted grandmother to Michael Palmeri, Annamarie Priolo McGannon, Teresa Priolo Aviles, and Bridget Priolo. Beloved “Geigy” to William, Jack, and Julia McGannon. Trusted friend and guardian to Bernie Powers. Terry, as she was known, was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. A proud graduate of Georgetown University and its School of Nursing, she worked in the Georgetown Hospital nursery until her marriage to Tony. She moved to Clifton, NJ where she worked with her husband in his medical practice until his death in 1991. Terry was a longtime member of the Upper Montclair Country Club Ladies Golf club, the Rosary Society of St. Andrew’s Parish, and served as board member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Senior’s Guild. Terry and Tony built a beautiful, faith, and family-filled life. They gave selflessly to their family, friends, and the Clifton community. Terry lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all.

Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a funeral mass at Saint Andrew the Apostle RC Church at 10 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM
In Lieu of flowers donations to the Felician School for Exceptional Children 260 So. Main Street Lodi, NJ 07644 would be appreciated.