John Hugh Palmer, of Hicksville, died on May 22, 2007 in his 76th year. A US Navy veteran, he was a retired NYPD Detective Lieutenant Midtown South. He was a member of American Legion Post #421, Hicksville. Husband of Veronica M. (nee Nealon). Father of Patricia, retired NYPD Mounted Police (Chris), John retired NYPD Detective (Susan), Virginia Cassaro (Tom), Maria Palmer, Shela A'Hearn (Kevin) and Christopher (Rose). Da of Tommy, Caitlin, Danny, Timmy, Erin, Jack, Kelly, Nicole, Michael, Christopher, Meghan, Kate and Brian. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.