Phyllis was born in Union to the late Charles and Myrtle (Wheeler) Beyer. She was raised in Union and spent her summers at her parents’ home in Paulinskill, where she eventually met her late husband, Michael Peragino. Phyllis worked as a Knitter and Weaver for Darlington Mills in Newton for many years.
Phyllis was one of the founders of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church in Swartswood. She was very active with the church and loved to help set up food baskets for the needy and assist with their many Bazaars. Phyllis was an honorary member of the former Swartswood Vol. Fire Dept. Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling and the many years spent at Sparta Lanes; she also loved playing Bingo.
In addition to her parents and husband, Michael, Phyllis was also predeceased by her sister, Betty Blackwell. She is survived by her sister, Joan Lennington; her daughter, Patricia Rumsey and fiancé, Andrew Dekmar; her grandson, Michael Rumsey and wife, Tricia; her great-granddaughter, Jordyn Rumsey; her great-grandson, Daniel Rumsey; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton, NJ. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrakenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Memory of Phyllis J. Peragino to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.
