Dominic Palese

Dominic Palese, on March 22, 2026 age 94, of Hi-Nella, NJ.  Beloved husband of the late Mary A. Palese (nee Dolce). Dear father of Lucille (Benjamin) Brooks, Bruce (Donna) Palese, Michelle (Leo Italiano) Palese, Tracee (Joshua) Whitmore and the late Anna (surviving spouse Edward) Orr.  Loving grandfather of Jason (Kelly) Brooks, Brian (Lindsay) Brooks, Dominic Palese, Andrew (Ashley) Marano and Alivia Whitmore; great-grandfather of Isabella, Mia, Riley, Charlie, Landon, Dominic, Gia, Lyla, Adriana, Gavin, Ezra, Kayla and Cameron. Predeceased by his brother Joseph Palese. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Dominic’s was a life well spent. He served valiantly in the Korean Conflict from February 9, 1951 to February 8, 1955.  He received many commendations and medals. 

Dominic dedicated his entire career, over 44 years, to law enforcement. He started as a security guard at RCA, then as a patrolman with the Delaware River Port Authority, while simultaneously acting as an officer with the Hi-Nella Police Department. The highlight of his career was when he became Chief of Police. He held this position for 32 years, retiring at the age of 82.

Dominic was also a member of several worthy organizations such as The Chiefs Association, the Hi-Nella Fire Department, the Hi-Nella Planning Board, Moose Lodge 548, and the Knights of Columbus where he reached 4th degree.  Dominic was an antique car buff. He treasured the hours he spent working on his cars and visiting car shows where he won awards for his efforts. Dominic enjoyed his time spent at his home at the Jersey shore, where he was a member of the Villas Fishing Club. And most importantly Dominic loved his family and cherished his time spent with them.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral service on Friday morning from 9:00AM to 10:45AM and Funeral Service 11:00AM Friday all at BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Entombment New St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Bellmawr, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 (www.KidneyFund.org) or Tunnel to Towers, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 (www.t2t.org/donate/).