Antonio Joseph "Whitman" Palano, III

Antonio Joseph "Whitman" Palano, III, age 74, passed away in the comfort and loving care of his family,  on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his son's home.  Antonio was born in Ware, Massachusetts on August 1, 1949, son of the late Antonio Joseph Palano, Jr. and Rita Theresa (Klimavich) Palano.  He was raised and educated in Barre, Massachusetts.  Antonio earned his Bachelor's Degree from Clark University in Worcester.  He moved to Ware in 1973.  Antonio was employed as a computer technician for Seder Foods in Palmer prior to his retirement.  He was a life-long New York Yankees fan, he loved dog and horse racing in Hinsdale, days at Hampton Beach,and loved to bowl at Roll-a-way Lanes in Ware.  His grandchildren were his greatest joy.  In the last few years of his life, he came to know the truth in the Bible.  He repented, and turned to Yashua, and started keeping the Ten Commandments. Antonio was one of a kind, and will be remembered as forever young.  His family has too many stories to write in this obituary, they will forever hold the memories and stories in their hearts and minds.  He was loved by so many, and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.  Antonio leaves behind his loving family, his wife, Carolyn J. (Squires) Palano, his son, Antonio Joseph Palano, IV, and his wife Cynthia, his daughter, Kristin E. Palano and her husband, Carlos E. Marti, his loving grandchildren; Anthony Emilio Marti Palano, Liam Joseph Marti Palano, Ignacio Joseph Palano, Mia Palano and Arianna Palano.  He also leaves behind his brothers; James "Jimmy" Palano and Gerald "Jerry" Palano.  Antonio will be laid to rest with prayers on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Ware. Cebula Funeral Home of Ware is assisting his family with the final arrangements.  

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