Joseph Vincent Perpetua

Joseph Vincent Perpetua from Crozet, VA formerly from Kennedy Township, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the young age of 70. Son of the late Ollie and Kay (Delie) Perpetua and son-in-law of Marge Prave and the late Richard Prave. Beloved husband of 45 years to Kathy (Prave) Perpetua. Together Kathy and Joe shared a beautiful bond filled with much love, mutual respect, and special memories. Joe was a supportive father to Joey and Lauren (Kantruss) Perpetua; fun-loving and engaging Pappy to Austin and Tyler Perpetua; caring brother to Gary and Karla (Wickline) Perpetua, and Doug and Cheryl (Perpetua) Knoch; goofy uncle to Ashley and Ryan Knoch, Melissa (Koger) and Brian Kluchurosky, Bobby and Sherri (Heinlein) Koger; and loyal cousin to Cathie (Esposito) Koger; brother-in-law to Karen (Prave) Morello, Rick Prave, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joe was a 1968 graduate of Montour High School and a 1972 graduate of Duquesne University where he received his degree in Elementary Education. He spent his 35-year career teaching with the Montour School District where he touched the lives of many students, parents, and teachers with his positive inspiration. Joe was an incredibly kind, selfless, and generous man always willing to lend a helping hand. He had many passions and interests but none as great as spending time with his family whom he cherished. The joy and laughter Joe brought to those around him through his engaging personality, quick wit, unique creativity, and FUNderful sense of humor will be sorely missed. A private memorial service will be planned to honor Joe’s special life. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up The Perpetua Family Student Support Fund in honor of “Mr. P”. This fund will continue Joe’s legacy by supporting Montour Elementary School students in need. Please send donations to the Perpetua Family Student Support Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-scholarship-in-honor-of-joe-perpetua