Edward A. Palazzo, 90, of Kiel died Friday October 13, 2017 at Field of Dreams Assisted Living where he had been a resident the past 2 years. Ed was born at his family home on September 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Antonio & Agostina (Serrano) Palazzo. Ed attended PS 209 in Brooklyn and was a 1945 graduate of George Westinghouse High School, Brooklyn. He furthered his education at Alfred University, RCA Institute and Cleveland National Radio Institute majoring in the field of electronics including radio and television.
On August 4, 1962 Edward was united in marriage to Bernice Helen Voland at St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. During his working years, Ed worked for CBS Bulova at the 1964-65 World's Fair Education Building. He returned to New York and was involved in the research and design of the first Atlas missile. After moving back to Wisconsin he worked for a short time at the Sheboygan Court House, Bitter Neumann and Herzog & Kattre. He later retired after numerous years working with Hayssen Mfg. Company in Sheboygan. In his free time he enjoyed working in his shop on different projects.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years; Bernice, his two sons; Edward Palazzo, Saukville and Anthony Palazzo, New York. Further survived by his granddaughter; Lina Palazzo, sister-in-law; Virginia Voland, brother-in-law; Harry Roseen along with numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Ed was preceded in death by his sister; Marian Roseen, two brothers; Vincent Palazzo and Albert (Theodora) Palazzo, brother-in-law; Elwood Voland, sister-in-law; Delores (John) Snow.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm at Knollwood Memorial Park Chapel (1500 State Hwy 310, Manitowoc) on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at 2:00pm with Rev. Christopher Ross officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends at the chapel from 1:30pm until the time of services. Entombment will follow at Knollwood.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name for St. Peter UCC, Kiel and the Kiel Education Endowment fund.