Anthony J. "Skippy" Palumbo

age 81, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation in North Providence. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of Linda (Venticinque) Palumbo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Grassia) Palumbo.

Anthony was a manager in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring and later worked as a machinist at Bostitch in North Kingstown. He was a talented guitarist and was a member of Tony Greco & The Royal Romans.

Anthony was a man of many hobbies including photography, refinishing antique tools and was an enthusiast of shortwave radio. Above all, Anthony was a family man who adored his wife, children and grandchildren.

Besides his wife Linda, he was the devoted father of Lynnann Richer and her husband John of Cranston and Joseph Palumbo and his wife Jill McKaig of West Warwick; cherished grandfather of Sarah Richer, Dennis Palumbo and Nicholas Palumbo; and dear brother of Deborah Teeman of North Providence and the late Delores Minuto.

His funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Tuesday, April 21st at 11a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by burial at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11a.m. prior to funeral service.