Joseph A. Palmarini of Liberty, NY, a long-time area resident, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home.  He was 67.

The son of the late Joseph Francis and Tina Palmarini (née Poli), he was born on February 27, 1956, in New York City.

Joe was a naturally talented musician–self-taught and well-respected by his peers. A left-handed guitarist known for his skill and unique sound, he fronted a group called “JP and the Blues Boys”. For years he performed at Terra Blues on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, where he shared the stage with notable blues artists and often played in the popular “Clapton Night” tributes. 

Joe had an encyclopedic knowledge of music trivia and films. He loved collecting and listening to music from all styles & genres. Artists like Glen Campbell, Frank Zappa, Jackie Wilson, and The Beatles were some of his favorites. His enjoyment for music spanned Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, well-written Pop songs, and much more.  He often spoke fondly of his lifelong friends and bandmates in Vernon, NJ, and NYC. A member of several bands over the years, he recorded original music with The Pine Mountain Band, The Rodents, and Legion at the famous Electric Lady Studios.

Joe delighted in sharing his passion for music and films with his family, often hosting movie nights. He loved connecting with family and looked forward to the family conference call every other Sunday as well as his nightly call with his sister.

Before his retirement, Joe was trusted by generations of customers in the safe business. He worked alongside his father for many years installing safes and later worked in a managerial position serving commercial and residential customers in the Jacob Javits Center, the Diamond District, and throughout the tri-state area. 

Joe met his wife Deborah in 1998 when she hired him to play guitar in her Dallas Fisher Band. Later he joined Deborah on her In The Jungle album, playing all the songs with pristine care and selecting each guitar and amp with a specific sound in mind. Joe and Deborah also played in a local band with drummer Mike Moss who, along with his wife Karen, acted as the best man and matron of honor at Joe and Deborah’s wedding.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Palmarini, at home; their sons, Andrew Palmarini and Joseph Palmarini; stepson, Elijah Allen; his sister, Nancy Palmarini; nieces, Martina and Sophie D’Amato; his nephew, Robert D’Amato; cousins, Stephen Poli, Chris Wuerdemann, the Bonanno family and all his Palmarini cousins: Deborah Giraldo, Anthony, Vinny, Richard, Toni Palmarini and their respective children; and his dear friends, Michael, Robert, and Angela Triano, Ollie Ottens, Joe Gruber, Kevin Lutke, Bill and Steve Sgambati, Mike Medina, Mark Schaeffer, Bud Pelaez, Dave Van Fleet, and many other close friends who will miss him dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 262 N. Main Street, Liberty, NY on Wednesday, October 18th at 11:00 am.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001, 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com  Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium, LLC.

If you wish to honor Joe’s memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Music For Humanity.