Obituary of Doris Mae Palmieri

PALMIERI, Doris Mae Age 91 and longtime resident of W. 10th St. in Elmira Heights passed away Sun. Feb. 7, 2016. She was born in Elmira, NY March 9, 1924 to Willis and Ida Mae (Strong) Shutt. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter J., Sr. in 1981. Her surviving family includes daughters and sons, Pamela Newman Fort Pierce, FL, Bernie (Scott) Packard of Campbell, Tia (Bill) Mecum of Elmira Heights, NY, Peter (Deb) Palmieri Jr. Breesport, NY, Toni ( Dave) Dozack, Horseheads, NY, Jamie (Gary) Palmieri-Taylor of Elmira Heights, NY Michael Palmieri also of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren, Paul Newman, Mark (Sabrina) Newman, Wynn (Akhtar) Quraishi, Toni (Bill) Narsiff, Wil (Kristin) Mecum, Jen (Lauren) Mecum, Peter Mecum, Tina (Ryan) McDonald, Anthony (Jamie) Palmieri, Tori Palmieri, Gary Palmieri; great grandchildren, Chloe Newman, Niko and Rocco Narsiff, Daniela and Angelo Mecum, Aiyana Miles and Madison McDonald, and Luca Palmieri, Domnic Palmieri and Garrett Palmieri; grand puppies, Sophia and Stella; and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by siblings, Clifford, Florence, Lester and Bernice. Doris was a former member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and attended Grace Episcopal Church. She was a devoted homemaker and also worked a short time as a baker at Elmira Heights School District. She was first female president of the PTA in NY State. Doris was a wonderful cook and a collector of good recipes. Her family was the center of her life. She was a devoted mother who never missed a single event of her children. She was known as mom to many, there was always extra room for more. Doris was a rag time piano player and avid NY Mets fan. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Thursday, February 11, 2016, from 4-6:00 pm. Her service will be celebrated at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 pm. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing may remember Doris with memorials to Susan G. Komen, Komen Twin Tiers, P.O. Box 1306, Elmira, NY 14902 Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com