OBITUARY
Joseph Vincent Perpetua
January 7, 1951 – April 6, 2021
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
DONATIONS
- Perpetua Family Student Support Fund
Services
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Memories
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ADD A MEMORYTom and Jo Wolfson
April 13, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and the entire Perpetua family. One of the kindest neighbors and friend we ever had. RIP Joe.
Panucci Family
April 13, 2021
Perpetua Family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Perpetua's passing. He was an energetic person with an uplifting and positive influence. A true teacher by definition. It was always great talking to him about Montour Hockey and the Penguins throughout the years.
Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to your family. He will be greatly missed.
rick delie
April 12, 2021
all our love and support.......rick.. Nancy... jackie anthony
Bill Kaczmarek
April 12, 2021
My condolences to the family and friends of Joe. I graduated with Joe at Montour. Will always cherish our younger days and the man he made himself in. He was everything and more of a good person.
Jim Jaconetta
April 12, 2021
I always loved Mr. Perpetua. H e was such a kind and cheerful teacher. He among all the other teachers at Ingram School made Ingram School feel like a family. So sad to hear of his passing. The entire Jaconetta family sends our condolences.
Nancy OShea
April 11, 2021
My sympathies to the Perpetua family. Joe was a great help to me and my son Michael when Michael attended Ingram Elementary. He always had a smile on his face and a hearty good morning. May all your memories give you comfort at this time.
Cheryl Trapuzzano
April 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about Joe. Remembering all those hockey games. He was a passionate fan of Joey and the team. He loved his family. Condolences to Kathy and Joey
Bill and Shelley Foreman
April 10, 2021
Kathy and Joey,
Please accept our condolences. You and Joe were wonderful next door neighbors. We loved those years and will never forget our time spent together. Joe was a wonderful person. God bless him and you.
Betsy and Dave Fineman
April 10, 2021
What a wonderful man and neighbor! Dave and I first met Joe and Kathy when we moved into the same neighborhood three years ago. He always had a brilliant smile and a great infectious laugh. Watching him play with his grandchildren and the devotion he had for Kathy were a joy to witness. He will be greatly missed.
Philip Clarke
April 10, 2021
Mr. Perpetua was one of my fourth grade teachers at Ingram Elementary. He was a great teacher and an even better man! He was great to all of his students and was a positive influence on all of us. I am saddened to learn of his passing. My condolences to Cheryl, whom I used to work with, and all of the Perpetua family.
Jeffrey Lieberman
April 10, 2021
I wasn't his family member but his student and friend. He was my 5th grade teacher in Burkett Elementary School and he was one of my favorite teacher. R.I.P and prayers to the family of Mr. Perpetua
Vance Smith
April 10, 2021
My condolences to your family. Mr. P was one of the best teachers I ever had. He made class fun and interesting. My exposure to meteorology in his class began a life long love of weather. I am about to become a meteorologist (semester left) in great part because of him. He truly made an indelible mark on my life. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Erin Sikorski
April 10, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear such sad news. Mr. P was my absolute favorite teacher! I will always remember him smiling the biggest smile and always making things fun! Not to mention the “Hall a wall of fame!” Which I tell my kids about to this day! Prayers to you all...he will certainly be missed! My Condolences, Erin Cato
Jason Gilligan
April 10, 2021
To this day, when I look at the clouds, I recall Mr. P and his Science lessons from our 4th grade class at Ingram Elementary ('84-'85). He was a fun teacher. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
Henry Cerceo
April 10, 2021
So sorry and condolences to Joe’s family. We were close childhood friends, playing and riding bikes to and from each other’s homes.
Susan Johnston
April 10, 2021
My most loved memory of Mr. P was when I was in the 4th grade in 84 & was going to be an aunt & he said to me "Well if that baby is a boy, then you will be an uncle". He was such a great man! He will be missed forever & hold a special place in my heart always💕
George Baca
April 9, 2021
Joe was such a great man. Always pleasant, always smiling. Thinking of him now makes me smile once again. Joe will be missed so much
Tom and Glory Smith
April 9, 2021
Mr. P. was such a favorite of both our boys, TJ and Shawn. And he was a favorite of ours. He dedicated himself to his students and made learning fun. We enjoyed our times at Ingram Elementary together and then at Montour Hockey. Our sincere sympathy to Mrs. P., Joey and family. Tom and Glory Smith
JANET Baron (Valicenti)
April 9, 2021
I just heard of Joe's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Patty Zolkiewicz ~Celich
April 9, 2021
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. perpetua. He taught me at little Ingram school. Always smiling, always so nice. He never made me feel bad about myself that I didn’t know something. It is funny how you grow up and you think back of things that happened, and when I think of him I smile. I always tell my children, that I can count on one hand of the teachers that made an impact on me, and he is on that hand. He then went on to teach my daughter math, at Forest Grove. She always said he had the freshest breath! I hope that makes you smile. He was Special! Thank you Mr. Perpetua! Rest in peace.
Kim Berkhouse
April 8, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I loved his class when I was at Ingram Elementary School. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. He made learning fun. Prayers and sympathies to his family. He will be missed.
Kathleen Smith (Brunner)
April 8, 2021
Joe was always smiling and happy. Joe’s students loved him and responded well to his teaching. I graduated from Montour high school with Joe and then had the pleasure of teaching with him at Burkett and DEW. Joe will be missed by many far and near.
Kathy and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Shaffer
April 8, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I have nothing but great memories of him as one of my favorite Ingram Elementary teachers. I have never seen him without that big infectious smile. He was always the nicest teacher and friend❤️
Jennifer (Damp) Koziell
April 8, 2021
To the Perpetua Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Perpetua’s passing. He was my 4th grade math teacher at Ingram school. He let us call him Mr. P. For short. What a great teacher.l! I will always remember the multiplication and division quizzes. There were 100 questions and it was like a race to see who could finish with the best time. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mr. P.
Jennifer (Damp) Koziell
Patricia Farkas
April 8, 2021
Joe was a special person. I enjoyed working with Joe. He was so positive. The children so looked forward to seeing him. He will be missed by many.
Kathleen Smith (Brunner)
April 8, 2021
Joe was always a great guy and teacher, the students loved him.
I have known him since high school, then had the opportunity of teaching with him at Montour for some years before he retired. I am so sorry for your loss and I want you to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Kathy (Brunner) Smith
Laura Perri
April 7, 2021
Vic and I are so sad to hear about Joe. Some of Vic’s best memories were working with Joe at Ingram School. Jessica reminded us of the Mount Vernon trip we all took together. Not to forget, the cruise! You both purposely upsetting the ship’s photographer with your “food tooth smiles!” So much fun, but that was Joe. Enjoying everyone and everything around him... making someone else laugh or feel important. Vic always admired how Joe worked with his students. Joe was loved. We will really miss him.
Mike and Patty Pavlovich
April 7, 2021
We are shocked and saddened, so many great memories being together, he will be missed. Our most sincere condolences to you Kathy and the entire Perpetua family.
Thomas Simchak
April 7, 2021
Kathy Cheryl, and Gary I am very very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Joe was a great guy and neighbor. Take care and God Bless.