Marisa Palma Muller, the pharmacist and owner—with her husband Peter Muller—of Palma Chemists, at the corner of Garfield Place and Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, died on Saturday, March 7. She had a heart attack.
Palma Chemists was founded by Marisa's father, Dominick Palma in 1962. He died in 1999.
Frank Calandriello, who has worked in the shop for many years, told me that there will be a wake tomorrow at Smith's Funeral Home in Windsor Terrace. 248 Prospect Park West. From 2 pm – 5 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm. A private funeral will be held upstate where Marisa lived with her husband.
There is a sign in the front window of the shop. Frank will notify me if there is a charity where the family would like donations sent in lieu of flowers.
My condolences to Peter, Marisa's family and all the staff at Palma Chemists.
She was the last of a disappearing breed: the neighborhood pharmacist who knew all her customers, had a nice word for everyone, tried to help customers baffled by insurance regulations, etc. With most people using cold, anonymous chain pharmacies and mail-order pharmacies, Palma was a breath of fresh air.
This is very sad news! I am not a friend of the family, but a very loyal customer of Palma Chemists. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.