Frank J. Palumbo Jr.

Frank Joseph "Sonny" Palumbo, 87, of Glen Cove, NY, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021 in Glen Cove. Frank was born in Glen Cove to Frank Palumbo and Jennie (Nee Dilegge) on August 30, 1934. He worked at the family butcher shop, Orchard Meat Market prior to being drafted by the Army. He married his childhood sweetheart from Sea Cliff, Geraldine (Nee Herman) and they honeymooned in Germany where he spent two years serving for the Army. He returned from Germany and in 1960 went to work for Local 1298 Switzer Contracting, then worked for Roosevelt Raceway as Assistant Track Manager for over 30 years. In his spare time, Frank was an above average bowler both with the army league and home leagues. When he wasn't bowling, he was showing his truck "Mr. Nasty" along with his sons and their trucks. Mr. Nasty and Frank won many awards and had a big following. Frank is survived by his wife, Joy (nee Herman) of Sea Cliff, Alan (Millie), Stephen (Rosa), and grandsons Frankie and Kevin. Funeral service will be held at St. Rocco's Church on Sept.23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Visitation will be held at Whiting's Funeral Home on Sept.22, 2021 at 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 Whiting's Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Hospital https://stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn- donate-now Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption https://gimmeshelterpets.com