Joseph Di Palma, a regular supporter and producer of the broadcast show “Nightly Business Report,” passed away on March 4 due to pneumonia at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. This news was shared by his wife, Joycelyn Engle. He was 94 years old.
Di Palma created works such as “The Innocent and the Condemned” (2005), “Extraordinary Runner” (2009) – more commonly known as “Shannon’s Rainbow” – and “Awakened” (2013).
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Di Palma is responsible for creating pieces like “The Innocent and the Condemned” from 2005, “Amazing Racer”, also known as “Shannon’s Rainbow” from 2009, and “Awakened” in 2013.
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Among his creations are “The Innocent and the Damned” (2005), “Amazing Racer”, also known as “Shannon’s Rainbow” (2009), and “Awakened” (2013) by Di Palma.
Additionally, he played a significant role in running “The Di Palma Forum,” a popular four-year television series that specialized in celebrity interviews. This program not only graced the screens but also supported the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The show was renowned for inviting prominent figures to discuss pressing national matters.
For ten years, he financially supported the Nightly Business Report, a program that was distributed by American Public Television.
Di Palma was born on the 17th of January, 1931, in New York City, and grew up in Forest Hills Gardens. His father, Gaetano Di Palma, was a civil engineer who constructed the Italian Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair held in New York, while his mother was Michela May Ambrosio Di Palma.
In 1952, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he completed his law degree from Fordham University in 1958. The following year, he pursued a Master of Laws degree in taxation at New York University and graduated in 1959.
In my professional journey, I spent a significant chunk of time as a tax attorney for CBS from 1960 to 1964, and later, I served as the Staff Vice President of Taxes at TWA from 1964 to 1974. During my tenure at the airline, I had the honor of leading the International Air Transport Association’s Taxation Sub-Committee.
Besides being recognized as Count Joseph Di Palma, he served as the executive director for The Di Palma Family Holdings, an organization focusing on real estate and stock investments, all while engaging in charitable endeavors. He was also the founder of The Di Palma Position Papers, a non-profit editorial think tank that delved into economic and societal matters.
Moreover, he founded The Di Palma Center for the Study of Jewelry and Precious Metals within the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, demonstrating his commitment to academic exploration and safeguarding culture.
He was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement award from Marquis Who’s Who, honored with a Public Spirit Award from PBS, and extended an invitation to the White House by Laura Bush.
As a gamer, I’ve been fortunate to have had loving family by my side for 54 years – a producer, actress, and talent manager extraordinaire named Di Palma and Engle. They were my rock, my inspiration, and my confidant. Together we created a bond that transcended the boundaries of time and space.
Beyond being my wife, she was also a pillar in our industry. Her influence reached far and wide, impacting many lives through her work as a TV producer and actress. I am proud to call her mine.
I am grateful for the love and support of my two amazing daughters, Joycelyn Joan and Julianne Michelle. Joycelyn is a brilliant TV producer, following in her mother’s footsteps, while Julianne is an accomplished actress, carrying on our family’s legacy in the arts. I cherish every moment spent with them.
I am also blessed to have three wonderful grandchildren: Avalynn, Edward, and Bailey. They bring joy and laughter into my life, filling it with their boundless energy and infectious smiles. I am overjoyed at the thought of watching them grow and achieve their dreams.
My sister, Flora, has been a constant presence in my life, always there to offer guidance and encouragement. Her wisdom and strength have carried me through some of my darkest hours. I could not ask for a more loving and supportive sibling.
Lastly, my niece, Michelle, completes our family circle. She is a shining example of the love and kindness that can be found within our clan. I am grateful for her unwavering support and friendship.
Though I must now face this new chapter in my life without my beloved wife by my side, I take comfort in the knowledge that our love will live on through our family’s memories and achievements.
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