Gertrude was predeceased by husband Frank Pernicano.
She has one son Frank Pernicano Jr, two grandsons Frank Pernicano III, Sergio Pernicano and one great grandson Dean Pernicano.
Gertrude’s predeceased parents where Richard and Sara Mae Manke. Gertrude had nine sisters and brothers: Four living James Manke, William Manke, Shirley Roman and Betty Kersey.
Five predeceased siblings Charles Manke, Richard Manke, Sara Manke, Gary Manke and Joseph Manke. Gertrude has 34 nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am at Royal Palm Funeral Home located at 5601 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00am at the same location. An Entombment will occur at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Royal Palm Funeral Home.