Albert "Bud" Palochko

Albert "Bud" Palochko, 82, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in McKeesport on August 29, 1942 to the late Albert T. and Theresa (DiBattista) Palochko. He was the loving husband to his late wife, Diane C. Palochko, before her passing in August 2021. Bud was a proud Navy Veteran, who served from 1960-1963, and worked most of his life and retired from the City of McKeesport in the Parks Department. During his employment he was a proud member of the Teamsters Local Union No. 205, where he was honored to serve as a Union Steward and Board Trustee. Bud is survived by his 2 sons, Brian (Dawn) Palochko of White Oak, Dean (Stephanie) Palochko of Versailles Borough; his daughter, Dana (Allan) Sandmeyer of Nottingham Township; as well as his 6 grandchildren, Brian Carrillo, Nick (Leah) Palochko, Dylan Palochko, Ashley Palochko, Jason Sandmeyer, and Kalyn (Angelo) Leber; 3 beautiful great-grandchildren, Natalya, Bella, and Duke; his siblings, William "Bill" (Diane) Palochko, and Darlene (the late Edward) Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews. There are no services. Arrangements are with the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Inurnment will take place at the Mount Vernon Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com