Martha Marty Palumbo
Martha Cady Palumbo, 75, of 30 Parkview Ave in Bradford, passed July 25, 2023, after a two-year extended illness.
Born Martha “Marty” Cady, on July 12, 1948, in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Jeanette (Wiggers) Cady. She grew up in North Clymer NY but lived most of her adult life in McKean County, many of those years in Bradford and Eldred.
Marty graduated from Clymer Central School, in 1967, where she was a cheerleader and was the Betty Crocker Award Winner during her senior year. She attended Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Community College, SUNY Geneseo, and graduate school at Clarion State College. She was an accomplished Speech Therapist for 35 years at the Seneca Intermediate Unit 9 and worked mostly in the Otto-Eldred and Oswayo Valley School Districts.
Marty had many pastimes including being a former Girl Scout leader. After retirement she was a volunteer at the Bradford Hospital, and as an exercise instructor for seniors at the Bradford YMCA, where she made many wonderful friends. She also enjoyed baking, sewing, and knitting. In addition, she was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Women Educators. Along with her husband she maintained beautiful hillside flower gardens at their home in Bradford.
Marty attended church at St Francis of Assisi, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. Marty loved to travel. Besides visits to see her daughter and grandchildren in Georgia, she also enjoyed numerous trips to Canada, Italy, Yellowstone Park and the Eastern Seaboard.
On November 26, 1977, she married Peter Palumbo during a snowstorm in North Clymer, NY. They survived the 20-inch snowstorm, and they were rewarded by almost 46 years of marriage.
Surviving is her husband Peter, one son, Anthony (Harley) Palumbo and her very precious granddaughter, Sylvia all of Bradford, one daughter Kristen (Craig) Tripp and wonderful grandchildren, Amelia and Jeremy, of Savannah, GA, two sisters, Judith (Daryl) Odell of Columbus, and her nephews, Tom Odell, Ryan Odell and niece Dr. Barbara Mincarelli. Her sister Mary Lou Parlato (Richard) of Sarasota FL, and Chautauqua, NY. Her sister-in-law, Linda (Tom) Palumbo Churakos, of Olean NY, and many cousins, mostly in the Clymer, NY area, and longtime friends, Patty and Larry Visbisky and Barb and Bill Black, all of Bradford.
Family will receive friends on Friday, August 4, 2023, from Noon to 1:00 pm at St. Francis Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Committal services will be held at 4:15pm Friday in St. Callistus Cemetery in Kane.
Memorial contributions can be directed to any local organization of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Dear Pete,
I hope and pray that you take comfort in knowing Marty is HOME safe. And find comfort in family, faith and friends .
— Karen Ferri Rodgers
I was happy to know you and the wonderful woman you were. You are with the Lord now and with God.
— Karen Ferri Rodgers
Dear Pete,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marty was a wonderful cousin, and kind and loving person. She will be missed. Prayers of comfort, Rose
— Rosetta M. Rhodes
So sorry of your loss to young. I remember the days when we were giving each other perms at her house in N Clymer we had fun. Sorry i couldn''t make the funeral an meet the family. Peace be with you.
— Sandra Cady Elander 716 499 2492
We send our sympathy for your loss. Marty was a kind person who will surely be missed.
— Jim & Linda McFetridge
Pete and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Marty was a special person and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts.
Love, Jen & Shannan
— Jennifer M Bonfilio
What a lady! She will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.
— Philip La Bella
Marty was a joy to work with at OV Elementary. She was such a caring,compassionate teacher.We always had fun just talking about our work at OV. I enjoyed visiting with her at the Knights of Columbus steak dinner in Eldred. I think
the last time we visited with Pete and Marty was at a basketball game at St. Bonas. She was a true professional lady and I am very honored to have been able to work with her and share our daily "woes"! So sorry for her loss but know she is that"special" angel needed in heaven now. Love and prayers to Pete and the family.
— SUSIE AMIDON
Pete and familyI was so very sorry to hear of Marty''s passing. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you all in my prayers. May your beautiful memories of her and the support of family and friends help carry you through the days ahead.
— Mary Elizabeth Smith
Our hearts and comfort are with you, Pete, and your family.
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." Leo Buscaglia
For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. Romans 14:8
— Vern and Sandy Ahlgren
Pete, so sorry for your loss. I only met Marty a few times but she was such a lovely person.
— Barb McDermott
Pete , Deb and I have no words to express our sadness. Sending our condolences to you and your family.
— Dan Doré
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
— Ed and Joanne Bush
I''m so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Toni Fragle
To family of Martha. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.
— Suzie and Larry Fox
Pete and family, I''m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Marty. She was a pleasure to know for all these years at our office. She was a bright spot in my day and always laughing and happy. Genuine lady. May she rest in peace, no more suffering. Prayers for you and your family.
— Kim Barrett
My sincerest sympathy in the passing of Marty. God bless you and keep you through this difficult time. Marty was always a cheerful addition at Oswayo Valley. We missed her when she retired. Carolyn Fugate, retired Principal.
— Carolyn Fugate
Pete, Anthony, and Kristen, I am
saddened to learn of Marty’s death. Pete was a steadfast husband during hard times, and I hope their long marriage and two devoted children will ease the pain for all. Take joy in your family and happy times.
— John Jeselnick
?I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.?I am I, and you are you,?and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.?
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.?
Speak of me in the easy way
which you always used.?
Put no difference into your tone.?
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.?
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.?
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.?
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
Life means all that it ever meant.?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,?somewhere very near,?just round the corner.
All is well
We shall meet again.
All is well, my love.
Know our love surrounds you, dear friend. Love Ron & Deb
— Deb and Ron Kribbs
?I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.?I am I, and you are you,?and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.?
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.?
Speak of me in the easy way
which you always used.?
Put no difference into your tone.?
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.?
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.?
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.?
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
Life means all that it ever meant.?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,?somewhere very near,?just round the corner.
All is well
We shall meet again.
All is well, my love.
Know our love surrounds you, dear friend. Love Ron & Deb
— Deb and Ron Kribbs
I''m sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
— Connie Shaffer Kossack
Pete
I am so sorry to learn of Martys passing.
She and I had several chats while you and I were both going through all the heart issues and what you and I should expect .
I never realized she was ill during that time frame.
I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you.
— JUDY KEENAN
Our sincere condolences for Marty''s family and friends. May your fondest memories give you peaceful moments during the days ahead.
— Brenda and Bob Falk
So very sorry to learn of Marty’s death. She was a wonderful, caring employee at IU 9 and a great person. Heartfelt condolences to Pete and family.
— Karl and Anita Shuey