Julie
Palermo
Obituary
Julie Palermo, 64, of Fort Wayne ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on October 18, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. Julie was born February 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne. She was a long time parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church where she also sent her 2 children to school. She graduated from IPFW and was a Registered Nurse at Lutheran Hospital for over 20yrs.
More than anything else on earth Julie loved her children and grandchildren. She could always be found cheering one of them on from the sidelines of the countless events she attended to show her support and love. Julie had a special ability to make everyone feel like the most important person in the room, and will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune of getting to experience her beauty. She was an amazing grandmother, a loving sister, an incredible friend, a compassionate daughter, and the most supportive mother anyone could ever ask for.
Julie is survived by her son, Joseph (Jessica) Palermo of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Valecia Palermo of Carmel, IN; mother, Judy (Jim) Delu of Fort Wayne, IN; stepmother, Sharon Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Christine Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; brother, Matthew (Heidi) Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; and her 3 grandchildren which she loved and adored. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Orr, husband, Peter Palermo, brother, Jeffrey Orr and sister Cynthia Wright.
Funeral Service will be 2:30pm Monday, October 30, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:30pm. A privvate Inurnment will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN at a later date.
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I just learned of Julie’s passing. She was a great neighbor and loved my many. Even though we moved away years ago, we kept in touch and my family speaks of her and the kids often. A few of my favorite memories include watching her cats while she followed Val’s dancing shoes wherever they took them. Val learning to mow the yard and all of the teenage giggles and stories that came from next door. Joe pranking her about how to cook a turkey in the microwave, which was hilarious until she learned I was in on it too.
She was an amazing woman with a gracious heart who will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
I just heard of Julie’s passing. We were casual friends really. But I thought the world of her and always admired her love of life. I knew her as a friend of Lesa Stone. It was a pleasure to have someone like Julie pass through my life and she won’t be forgotten. Thanks for sharing her with me. May her memories bring you peace
Valecia,
I’m so sorry we can’t be there for you today. Big hugs to you! Your mom was such a sweet, special lady and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her!
To my wonderful stepdaughter, Julie: You were the glue that held the family together and will be truly missed by so many of us! Compassionate, sacrificial, loving, and selfless are only a few of the qualities that describe the character of you! I pray that you will be reunited with your dad, brother, and sister and that you will send our love to them!
Aunt Julie, I’m heartbroken behind your passing. I truly thought of you as my guardian angel 😇 it was such an honor to have an aunt like you. I love you dearly 💘 you will be missed.
Sorry for your loss of such a beautiful woman. She was such a great nurse to work with. Always having a smile on her face and greeting you with cheerful words. May she leave everyone with wonderful memories of how she touched our lives.
Your friend ,
Lisa Gruss
My Sweet Aunt Julie, You always treated me and my kids well and made me feel loved and special ❤️ I will miss you Aunt Julie, I love you! Now you’re in Heaven with Mom, Grandpa and Uncle Jeff. You helped so many people and you were a wonderful nurse. So many people are hurting 😔 You will be missed terribly. I love you Aunt Julie 😚💗
My beautiful sister, Our time together here on earth is gone but your memory will forever be alive with me. You put the love in the word love and showed me that I mattered. This world truly was a better place because of you and I will miss you terribly. All the loneliness and sadness will be gone when I see you again. Though we can no longer watch the fireflies together, I will forever remember our life together and I will forever be your Tully. I miss you so much already. I Love You sis Forever your Tully (Christine Orr)