Pete F. Palombo, 81, of Brighton, passed away Aug. 10, 2013, in Denver. He was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Denver, CO to Floyd and Silvia (Volpato) Palombo and attended schools in Adams City. He married Mary J. Robertson on June 24, 1956 in Raton, N.M.
He owned and operated Palombo’s Roadside Market for more than 30 years. Prior to that he worked for Masonry Inc. as a bricklayer for 20 years. Pete loved to work and was the happiest when he was working. He enjoyed his shopping trips, working with his Bobcat and loved his trips to Mimi’s, Billies, Famous Dave’s and Carbones. His life consisted of family and work; sometimes working two jobs to provide for his family. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Pete is survived by his children, Jeff (Kendra) Palombo, of Platteville, and Laurie (George) Taylor, of Fairplay; sister, Delores Martindale and brother, Angelo Palombo; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, in 2011, and daughter, Lisa Christofferson, in 2003.
The Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at Riverside Baptist Church, 2401 Alcott St. in Denver. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.