Obituary of Donald R. DePalma

Donald R. “Fuzzy” DePalma passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born August 7, 1948, a son of the late Albert L. and Anna (Marchione) DePalma and was a lifelong resident of the Holley/Albion area, graduating from Holley High School in 1966.

Fuzzy owned and operated a farm on Fancher Road. He shared his love for farming with his many friends in the field of agriculture. Fuzzy served in the US Army as a Medic from 1969-1971 and was a member of the Holley VFW Post #202, as well as the Holley American Legion Jewell Buckman Post #529.

Fuzzy is survived by his daughters, Meaghan DePalma-Whelan of North Augusta, SC, and Lynette DePalma of St. Clairsville, OH, and a brother, Carl DePalma of Buffalo; 1 niece, 1 nephew and several cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Albert O. DePalma.

There are no prior calling hours.  His Graveside and Military Service will be held on Saturday July 27th at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Albion.  The family would like you to join them for a time of food and fellowship at the Albion Sheret Post #35 American, 3429 Gaines Basin Rd. Albion at 12:00pm.