Ralph Joseph Palmeri, 53, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Mr. Palmeri was born February 4, 1958, in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Ralph Palmeri and Dolores Anne Korthals Palmeri of Concord, NC. There are no scheduled services at this time. Ralph is survived by his mother, Dolores Korthals Palmeri of Concord, NC; brother, James Palmeri of Sherrill, NY; sisters, Anita Holka and John LaBelle of Concord, NC, Elise Williford and husband Todd of Concord, NC, Mary Quarcini; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Ralph was employed as a floor technician at The Oaks at Town Center in Harrisburg, NC. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of his friends and co-workers, the doctors and staff at The Batte Cancer Center and Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County for all the loving care and kindness shown. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Palmeri family.