[1] Paletko formerly worked as a Certified Public Accountant and a financial manager at Ford Motor Company.
Paletko first got involved with politics by attending Dearborn Heights city council meetings.
[3] The Dearborn Heights City Council President Denise Malinowski-Maxwell became interim mayor after Paletko's death.
[10] On April 29, 2021, Dearborn Heights Mayor Bazzi, along with other city officials, in celebration of Arbor Day, planted an American Linden tree in memorial of Paletko.
[8] Police Corporal Carrie Hatten, Fire Marshal Max Mitts and Firefighter Jammal Faraj organized a memorial golf outing for Paletko on June 18, 2021.