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                                                                 Joseph John Palmer, Jr.
                                                             July 22, 1933 – May 7, 2019



Joseph John Palmer, Jr (85), of District Heights, Maryland, passed away on May 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Rita Daniels Palmer for 62 years; father of Joseph III (Trish), Daniel, James (David), Mary Chin (Ray), Edward (Maureen) and Douglas; Grandfather to Joseph IV (Elizabeth), Stephen, Jamie, Nick (Shannon), Kim Krug (Nathan), Neil Thompson (Lindsey), Noah, Edward Jr (Erin), Amanda Chiasson (Josh), Alexandra, and Sydney. Great Grandfather to Joseph V, Emily, Byron, Jonathan, Carson, Morgan, John, Nathan, Grant and Maeve. Joe was proceeded in death by Granddaughter Christine Marie and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Nellie Downs and scores of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A life long resident of Prince Georges County, Joe was a member of Mount Calvary Catholic Church. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Joe enjoyed Duck Pin bowling, hunting, fishing, crabbing, playing cards and puzzles. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were truly his pride and joy!



Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola on the Potomac, P.O. Box 9, Faulkner, MD 20632. 

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