Michael E. Palbus
April 21, 1948 - July 23, 2024
Visitation: Sunday, July 28, 2024, 1-5 pm; Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township
Service: Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:30 am; Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, St. Catherine Church
Michael E. Palbus
Age 76, of Richland Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 21, 1948, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Palbus. Beloved husband of Tami Palbus, whom he married on December 3, 1977; father of Amanda (Michael) Bosco, Alexis (James) Sunstrom, and Abigail Palbus; gramps of Logan, Hannah, Carolina, Theodore, and Charlotte; brother of Diane Leininger. He was preceded in death by daughters, Natasha and Nicole.
Michael graduated from North Allegheny High School in 1966 and Georgetown University in 1970. When his country called he answered serving two tours in Vietnam and retired from the Army as a Major. He was an avid reader, gardener, and historian. He taught CCD at St. Catherine’s for many years. An adventurous and mischievous spirit, he summited both Mt. Rainier and Mt. Hood. He above all was a devoted father who always had time for his girls.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday from 1-5 pm at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:30 am at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, St. Catherine Church. Interment will follow at Holy Savior Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Mike’s name to Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, or the American Red Cross.
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You serviced in my county (Viet Nam) side by site with me so may years and we have larger funds also. When you went back home we still contacted together
Now you passed way . Very very sorry Mike. Wishing your spirit will be up to Havens soon.
Bye love Micheal Palbus.
Love love you so so much
All our love, we will be there.