Julie Palermo, 64, of Fort Wayne ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on October 18, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. Julie was born February 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne. She was a long time parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church where she also sent her 2 children to school. She graduated from IPFW and was a Registered Nurse at Lutheran Hospital for over 20yrs.

More than anything else on earth Julie loved her children and grandchildren. She could always be found cheering one of them on from the sidelines of the countless events she attended to show her support and love. Julie had a special ability to make everyone feel like the most important person in the room, and will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune of getting to experience her beauty. She was an amazing grandmother, a loving sister, an incredible friend, a compassionate daughter, and the most supportive mother anyone could ever ask for.

Julie is survived by her son, Joseph (Jessica) Palermo of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Valecia Palermo of Carmel, IN; mother, Judy (Jim) Delu of Fort Wayne, IN; stepmother, Sharon Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Christine Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; brother, Matthew (Heidi) Orr of Fort Wayne, IN; and her 3 grandchildren which she loved and adored. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Orr, husband, Peter Palermo, brother, Jeffrey Orr and sister Cynthia Wright.

Funeral Service will be 2:30pm Monday, October 30, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held 1:00 - 2:30pm. A privvate Inurnment will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN at a later date.