Mary Ann Perzinski passed away peacefully in her home on June 20, 2019, at age 93. Born in Chino, California, on June 7, 1926, to Joseph and Josephine Cancilla, she lived in Santa Clara for six decades. She loved reading, gardening, and making witty retorts.
She was married to Frank Perzinski (dec. March 18, 1993), and is survived by her sister Jane. She was a loving mother to her three children--Arlene (Merlin), David (Lucia), and Brenda--and a wonderful grandma to Ivan, Marcus, Tyler, and Elissa. She also will be missed by her many nephews, nieces, and extended family members.
Mary had a full life hosting cookie club and UpWords nights with her friends and neighbors, camping with her family, and entertaining family and friends. She loved to be surrounded by laughter, music, hummingbirds, and all her pets (especially Jax). She generously cared and cooked for her nieces, nephews, and many other children--her home was always full.
She joins siblings Anthony, Leonard, Joe, and Annette in heaven.
A rosary service will be held on June 26, 2019, at 7:30 pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara.
A mass will be held on June 27, 2019, at 1 pm at St. Clare Parish, 941 Lexington Street in Santa Clara.
She will be remembered fondly.
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