Corrado De Palma Obituary (1954 - 2024)

Corrado De Palma, 70, of West Orange, N.J., passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Molfetta, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Addolorata (nee Diasio) De Palma. Both of his parents preceded Corrado in death, as well as his brother-in-law Pietro Bilancia. Corrado moved to Hoboken, N.J. in 1973 with his family when he was 19 years old and married his wife, Carmina in 1979. Corrado owned his own landscaping business after moving to NJ and then spent the rest of his career working for PSE&G as a street foreman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Carmina (nee Bilancia); daughter Daria Bryk and husband Anthony; son John T. De Palma; grandchildren Antonio and Mariella; sisters Maria Azzollini and husband Saverio of Paramus, Antonia De Palma of Orange and Brigida Caldarola and husband Michele of Molfetta, Italy; sister-in-law Filomena Barcellona and husband Joseph of Newark; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Sunday, November 17th from 2 to 6 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 18th at 10 a.m. in St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, 386 S Livingston Ave, Livingston followed by entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. The family would especially like to thank the oncology staff at St. Barnabas Medical Center and Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice for all of their kindness and dedication. You went above and beyond throughout this very difficult time and made a huge difference to our father and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Corrado's name to Project Purple, and organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer and the unwavering commitment for early detection. 115 Main Street Suite 1. Seymour, CT. 06483 (https://www.projectpurple.org/)