John Palmeri Jr's Obituary
John Palmeri Jr., 75, of Tampa, FL; completed his work serving our Lord and was called home on August 8, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his first wife of 28 years, Rachel M. Palmeri. He is survived by his wife, Vikki, of 23 years; his Daughter - Jennifer Graves (Anthony), Son - John A. Palmeri (Tonya), Daughter – Melissa Forsmans (Peter), his grandchildren; Angelina R. Graves, Jenny Forsmans, Geno Lopez, John David Palmeri and his precious companion Sophia puppy. He spent his 28 year career at Maas Brothers, where he retired as a senior executive furniture buyer. He was a graduate of OLPH, class of 1961. He was a proud supporter of Wounded Warriors Project among many other charities. Flowers are accepted or donations made to Wounded Warriors Project. He passionately volunteered over 25 years combined at St. Lawrence Catholic Church and School and MHR Catholic church. Viewing will be at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, Wednesday August 15 from 5 to 7 pm with a pray service to follow at 7 pm. www.bozaroel.com
Footprints In the Sand
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
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