Charlton- Denise J. Palumbo, 62, at rest Wednesday February 13, 2013. Denise was born in Schenectady, and lived most of her life in Rotterdam. She was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and Oswego College. She was employed by General Electric Power Turbine Division for 29 years, retiring as a Technical Instructor.Denise was a member of the Adirondack Triumph Association and the Hudson Mohawk Weavers Guild. Her favorite hobby was restoring, driving and collecting vintage British cars. Denise is the beloved daughter of Marie Palumbo and the late Stephen Palumbo; She is also survived by her beloved life partner, Bernadine Peterson; beloved son,Stephen Palumbo; beloved sister, Joanne M. (Rich) Reynolds- Wagner; a nephewJohn Reynolds; Denise is also survived by aunts ,an uncle and cousins. Calling hours will be held Sunday, February 17 from 4 to 6pm at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Monday, 11am at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 812 Union St., Schenectady. Those in attendance may follow in procession to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, where Denise will be buried. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Denise's name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5 Computer Drive West- Suite 100- Albany, N.Y. 12205