Salvatore F. Palma, 84, of Gladstone, MO, passed away December 13, 2022.

Sal was born October 21, 1938, to Tony and Mary (Mingrone) Leone. Following his mother's death, he was adopted at one month of age by his uncle and aunt, Aremondo and Rose (Mingrone) Palma. He worked as a licensed pharmacist for over 50 years before retiring. Sal was a dedicated son and brother who took care of his parents and was a generous uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was especially fond of his chihuahuas Chico and Houdini.

Sal was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Rudy Palma (Diane), Frank Palma; sister Anna Leone Rizzuti (Louie); and brothers-in-law Gene Molinaro, Chuck Haas, and Carl DiMartino. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law John and Diane Palma; sister-in-law Sandra Palma; sisters Grace Leone Molinaro, Clarene Leone Haas, Jeanie Leone DiMartino; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Pallbearers: Aremondo Palma, James Freitag, Brayton Palma, Pierce Palma, Frankie Palma, Joey Palma, and Brent Palma.

Services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Please omit flowers.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com