Palermo, Gene R. Greece: September 26, 2015. Gene is predeceased by his parents, Daniel Louise Palermo; son, Thomas Palermo. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Palermo; daughter, Louise (Paul) Iatomasi; son, Michael (JoAnn) Palermo; grandchildren, Paul Thomas Iatomasi, Daniel (Alicia) Iatomasi, Joseph Iatomasi, Kristen Palermo, Anthony Palermo; great-grandson, Jesse Lobue; brother, Donald (Ruth) Palermo; uncle Rocco Palermo; several nieces and nephews. Gene's visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 PM 7-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) His funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, 9:30 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Gene's memory. Gene graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1953 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He also attended Bullis Prep in Maryland and Syracuse University where he also played football. Gene served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was stationed in Atlanta, GA where he became a Military Police Officer. His time in the service became the launching pad to becoming a Police Officer. Gene met his wife Evelyn during grade school as they lived and grew up in the same neighborhood. They married on April 4, 1959. Gene had many hobbies, including fishing, hunting, golf, horse races, various outdoor activities, playing games of chance and scratch off tickets. He had a lot of faith in God and enjoyed Saturday morning breakfast with his friends. Gene was known to be a good listener, loving, thoughtful, strong, caring, humble and overall a good man. He was also helpful, reliable, selfless and competitive. Gene didn't judge others and always had a good sense of humor. He retired in July 1991 after 29 years of service. Gene retired as a Rochester City Police Detective and was very proud of the work he did with the U.S. Secret Service. Gene will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by many family and friends.