William E. Palumbo passed away on April 3, 2016 after a long battle with Glioblastomia Multiforme. He was 60 years old. 

Palumbo’s career in bakery equipment sales started in 1981 at Tennyson Food Equipment, a Cleveland-based manufacturer's rep. One of the companies represented was Rademaker, at that time a 4-year-old Dutch manufacturer with a focus on industrial bakery solutions. 

Palumbo’s next career step was in 1984 as the first employee of Rademaker USA, where for the next 18 years he was instrumental in the foundation and growth of the company. He ended his career as the vice-president of industrial sales at Rondo.

Palumbo is survived by his wife, children, parents and grandson.