Ted Greco Relation to Deceased: Student of Mr. Palma Lookiing back to school #40, Mr.Palma was my favorite teacher. His class was always interesting and i looked forward to going. One connection in my life I attribute to Mr. Palma was my above average math ability, probably due to the multiplication cards we used to do in class every day. Each student had 10 seconds to guess the answers to 10 multiplication problems that he flashed on large cards, in the front of the class. If you got 10 within that time, he gave you a stick of gum. About 18 years ago, i was with a bunch of friends bowling one night at Maiden Lanes our group shared the scoring table with the other lane of bowlers, who happened to Mr. Palma. I recognized him almost immedietely and got to spend a few hours chatting with him. The other thing i remember was during class we used to do fun things like play beanbag and give presentations about things that interested us. He was a great teacher and i will always look back of the fond memories of being one of his students. God bless the family. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Ted Greco Relation to Deceased: Student of Mr. Palma I was lucky enough to have Mr. Palma for my teacher at #40 school in the early 70’s. He was my favorite teacher because of his personality and the things he did in class that made it fun to go to school, like playing beanbag and having us give little presentations in front of the class about things that interested us. I think one of the reasons i am pretty good in math is because everyday in class, he had a set of flashcards with multiplication problems on them that he used to use. He would give each student in the class an opportunity to answer 10 questions and if they did it in 10 seconds, they would get a stick of gum. A bunch of years back, maybe the early 90’s, I was with a bunch of friends bowling at Maiden Lanes. It turns out that our group was sharing the scoring table with the lane next to us where Mr. Palma was bowling. It was great getting a chance to chat with him after all those years. While we were sitting there talking and keeping score, i told him the reason i was able to keep score correctly was because he did such a good job teaching us math. God bless his family, he will be missed by a lot of people I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears o
Susan Morrill Relation to Deceased: Neighbor Mary, Joe, Duane and family – I was very sad to hear of Mr. Palma’s passing. He was always a very friendly and kind man. I’m so sorry for your loss. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Steve M Mr. Palma was a great teacher, had him years ago at #40 school. Great sense of humor and very cool guy. I know many people in the Tenth Ward will be as saddened as I to hear of Mr. Palma’s passing. God Bless always! I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Kurt Schlosser Relation to Deceased: Former student One of my great memories from 40 School was playing dodgeball in Mr. Palma’s class in the 4th grade. I fondly remember his friendliness as a teacher and offer my best wishes to his family at this time.
Ken Hendel Relation to Deceased: Retired Principal- No. 43 School Carl was one of the best teachers that I ever supervised. He was well-organized, had high standards for all students, and was always at school before anyone else. He had a great sense of humor and got along well with everyone on the staff. He will be missed, but remembered warmly by those who knew him. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joe LiButti Relation to Deceased: former student I was truly saddened to read of Mr. Palma’s passing. He was my favorite teacher, not only from grade school but of of all my years of high school and college as well. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jennifer Schuman Relation to Deceased: Coworker at School #43 Carl was a truly special person who cared deeply for his students. I had the pleasure of working across the hall from him for many years and remember the Sinatra that would carry across the hall to my room. Carl looked out for me in my first few years at #43 School and I will always remember his laughter and smile. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Ian D. Hartzog Relation to Deceased: Student Mr. Palma was my teacher in sixth grade, and the most memorable teacher I ever had. He was the rare teacher that could walk the line between being caring and being tough, and it was exactly what many of us needed at the time. He was honest with us about the way the world was, but let us know that we had what it took to conquer it if we kept our heads on straight. He spoke to me like a man, and it made me feel strong. I was afraid to go to middle school, and knowing I was a baseball fan, he compared middle school to getting called up to the major leagues from the minors, and it changed my whole attitude towards the situation. I always hoped one day I’d run in to him as an adult and we’d be able to have a real conversation about life, and about the world. I write this with a heavy heart, and send my condolences to his family. Just know that his influence made the world better, and the positivity he left in our hearts and minds will never die.
Erin Posato Relation to Deceased: Student Mr. Palma was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at # 40 school. When I saw that he had passed I was so sad. He was a great teacher and many times in my life I had thought about him. He would always tell me that I could do anything. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Just know we were all lucky to have him in our lives. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Deborah Fenton Mr. Palma was the first teacher who inspired me to become a teacher. He not only taught his students at #40 school the academics we needed to succeed at the high school level, but he taught us life lessons. He was a great teacher and a great role model. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Almond (Formerly John) Adams Relation to Deceased: Former Student Mr. Palma was my 6th Grade Teacher at School #40 during year 1980-81. He was a good teacher that I remember well and thought of very often. I believe I seen him once in the late 90’s while at a park out in Greece. I remember him dearly. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Adam J. Martinez Relation to Deceased: Colleague at #43 school Carl thank you for being a great teacher, colleague, and true friend. The sounds of Frank Sinatra still fills the halls of #43 thanks to you. Rest in peace my friend. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
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Ted Greco Relation to Deceased: Student of Mr. Palma Lookiing back to school #40, Mr.Palma was my favorite teacher. His class was always interesting and i looked forward to going. One connection in my life I attribute to Mr. Palma was my above average math ability, probably due to the multiplication cards we used to do in class every day. Each student had 10 seconds to guess the answers to 10 multiplication problems that he flashed on large cards, in the front of the class. If you got 10 within that time, he gave you a stick of gum. About 18 years ago, i was with a bunch of friends bowling one night at Maiden Lanes our group shared the scoring table with the other lane of bowlers, who happened to Mr. Palma. I recognized him almost immedietely and got to spend a few hours chatting with him. The other thing i remember was during class we used to do fun things like play beanbag and give presentations about things that interested us. He was a great teacher and i will always look back of the fond memories of being one of his students. God bless the family. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Ted Greco Relation to Deceased: Student of Mr. Palma I was lucky enough to have Mr. Palma for my teacher at #40 school in the early 70’s. He was my favorite teacher because of his personality and the things he did in class that made it fun to go to school, like playing beanbag and having us give little presentations in front of the class about things that interested us. I think one of the reasons i am pretty good in math is because everyday in class, he had a set of flashcards with multiplication problems on them that he used to use. He would give each student in the class an opportunity to answer 10 questions and if they did it in 10 seconds, they would get a stick of gum. A bunch of years back, maybe the early 90’s, I was with a bunch of friends bowling at Maiden Lanes. It turns out that our group was sharing the scoring table with the lane next to us where Mr. Palma was bowling. It was great getting a chance to chat with him after all those years. While we were sitting there talking and keeping score, i told him the reason i was able to keep score correctly was because he did such a good job teaching us math. God bless his family, he will be missed by a lot of people I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears o
Susan Morrill Relation to Deceased: Neighbor Mary, Joe, Duane and family – I was very sad to hear of Mr. Palma’s passing. He was always a very friendly and kind man. I’m so sorry for your loss. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Steve M Mr. Palma was a great teacher, had him years ago at #40 school. Great sense of humor and very cool guy. I know many people in the Tenth Ward will be as saddened as I to hear of Mr. Palma’s passing. God Bless always! I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Kurt Schlosser Relation to Deceased: Former student One of my great memories from 40 School was playing dodgeball in Mr. Palma’s class in the 4th grade. I fondly remember his friendliness as a teacher and offer my best wishes to his family at this time.
Ken Hendel Relation to Deceased: Retired Principal- No. 43 School Carl was one of the best teachers that I ever supervised. He was well-organized, had high standards for all students, and was always at school before anyone else. He had a great sense of humor and got along well with everyone on the staff. He will be missed, but remembered warmly by those who knew him. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joe LiButti Relation to Deceased: former student I was truly saddened to read of Mr. Palma’s passing. He was my favorite teacher, not only from grade school but of of all my years of high school and college as well. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jennifer Schuman Relation to Deceased: Coworker at School #43 Carl was a truly special person who cared deeply for his students. I had the pleasure of working across the hall from him for many years and remember the Sinatra that would carry across the hall to my room. Carl looked out for me in my first few years at #43 School and I will always remember his laughter and smile. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Ian D. Hartzog Relation to Deceased: Student Mr. Palma was my teacher in sixth grade, and the most memorable teacher I ever had. He was the rare teacher that could walk the line between being caring and being tough, and it was exactly what many of us needed at the time. He was honest with us about the way the world was, but let us know that we had what it took to conquer it if we kept our heads on straight. He spoke to me like a man, and it made me feel strong. I was afraid to go to middle school, and knowing I was a baseball fan, he compared middle school to getting called up to the major leagues from the minors, and it changed my whole attitude towards the situation. I always hoped one day I’d run in to him as an adult and we’d be able to have a real conversation about life, and about the world. I write this with a heavy heart, and send my condolences to his family. Just know that his influence made the world better, and the positivity he left in our hearts and minds will never die.
Erin Posato Relation to Deceased: Student Mr. Palma was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at # 40 school. When I saw that he had passed I was so sad. He was a great teacher and many times in my life I had thought about him. He would always tell me that I could do anything. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Just know we were all lucky to have him in our lives. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Deborah Fenton Mr. Palma was the first teacher who inspired me to become a teacher. He not only taught his students at #40 school the academics we needed to succeed at the high school level, but he taught us life lessons. He was a great teacher and a great role model. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Almond (Formerly John) Adams Relation to Deceased: Former Student Mr. Palma was my 6th Grade Teacher at School #40 during year 1980-81. He was a good teacher that I remember well and thought of very often. I believe I seen him once in the late 90’s while at a park out in Greece. I remember him dearly. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Adam J. Martinez Relation to Deceased: Colleague at #43 school Carl thank you for being a great teacher, colleague, and true friend. The sounds of Frank Sinatra still fills the halls of #43 thanks to you. Rest in peace my friend. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips