Final Salute

SOUTHBURY – Robert William Palmer Jr of Southbury, passed April 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Robert (Bob) was born August 31, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York to Sabina Falzone (passed) and Robert Palmer Sr. Bob was a hardworking, loving and compassionate man, someone who believed in God and Country. Having served 5 years in the US Navy as a Seabee, he returned home to work as a project manager. Bob was known for his intellect and love of his family. Robert is survived by his son, Justin Robert Palmer, daughter Sarah Palmer Baker and husband Dan Baker, sister Pamela Schelling and husband Edward Schelling and brother Scott Palmer, and was predeceased by his wife Kristine Palmer (Erwin). It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to an amazing man and veteran. Gone far too soon, but at peace with Him.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Robert’s memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation for Veterans at www.garysinisefoundation.org.

Funeral arrangements with full military honors will take place privately at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, in Middletown, CT. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.