STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – June Baird Perrella, 89, of Westerleigh, died Friday in Staten Island University Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband of sixty-five years, Angelo Perrella, who died in December 2012.
A native Staten Island, Mrs. Perrella, graduated with high honors from Port Richmond High School in 1946.
Mrs. Perrella was a homemaker and mother of six children. She was past president of the Saint Anne’s Guild of St. Roch’s R.C. Church in Port Richmond and was also past president of the Mckee High School PTS. Mrs. Perrella was a longtime fundraiser and volunteer for the senior group at the YMCA, West Brighton and was honored for her volunteer services at Eger Nursing Home.
Her hobbies included going to the gym, knitting, traveling and spending time with family. June and her husband, Angelo, visited London, Paris, Bavaria, Austria, Venice and Canada. She was an avid reader and had an adventurous spirit, as shown by her several hot air balloon rides, bi-plane ride, sail plane, zip-lining, motorcycle riding and her six gold and silver medals won in the YMCA Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics.
She was well known for her crocheting skills. In addition to crocheting blankets and sweaters for family members, she made many items that were donated to charitable causes.
She is survived by five sons, Michael, Richard, Timothy, Peter and Lee; a daughter, Susan Nigro; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral from Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue PR on Thursday, 9:15am. Mass of Christian burial at St. Roch’s 10am. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9pm.
In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in June’s memory to YMCA, 651 Broadway, Staten Island, New York 10301, Attn: Heather Scapp.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
August 30, 2017
2:00pm - 4:00pm
August 30, 20177:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Roch's RC Church
602 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
August 31, 201710:00am - 11:00am
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
896 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
August 31, 201711:15am - 11:30am
Peggy Rowlands Banz says
Dear Mike, Sue,Dick ,Tim ,Pete and Lee,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She always seems
to be serene and graceful as well as a really good Mom.
Think about all the good times and her sunny smile hold them close
In you hearts. She wil be missed by so many ….
My deepest condolences.
Michael A. Perrella says
Thank you Peggy, it is GreTly appreciated.
Michael.
Debbie & Jack Perrella says
Our condolences all. I didn’t get to know Jack’s Aunt June until later in life, not too long before Uncle Sonny passed. We spent an afternoon with them at their house with our kids Alex and Andrea. Alex wanted to meet his Grandpa’s only living brother and hear stories of his Grandpa Carmine. It was then that I learned of the remarkable woman Aunt June was! A women ahead of her time, to be sure!! We were all in awe hearing stories of her flying planes and, I think, skydiving?! She must have been one terrific mom and GREAT Nona!!! RIP Aunt June. You had a full and impactful life.
Love
Debbie & Jack Perrella
Alex and Andrea
Dave Mauro says
To The Perrella Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
The Mauro Family
Ray oakes says
To the Perrella Family,
My sincere condolences to all.
What an incredible journey June had.
what an impact she had on so
many people. I can only wish for such
a fulfilled life. Rest In Peace June and
God bless your entire family.
Raymond and Wendy Oakes????
Judy Willson says
I know you all will have wonderful memories of her to sustain you. I am the youngest cousin, but always looked forward to seeing her smile. My sympathies are with your family.