Mary Perini

Cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mary Perini, 91, passed away October 4, 2026. Mary was born May 19,1935 in Bayonne, NJ to Peter and Mary Kowalak. She was raised in Bayonne with her three brothers, Henry, Edward and John, and two sisters, Dorothy and Hedy. Mary spent her childhood in Bayonne surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins.

In 1961 Mary married her beloved husband George. Shortly after they moved to Montvale where she and George raised their family of four children Gina, George, Peter and Lynda.

Mary was a devout parishioner of OLM Church in Park Ridge.

Mary enjoyed summers in Ortley Beach with her family, shopping for bargains, crafting and making clothes and costumes for Halloween, and travel with her husband. As her family grew, Mary’s greatest passion became time spent with her grandchildren Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn. And in 2024 she excitedly welcomed her great granddaughter Penelope Marie. Mary enjoyed many gatherings and holidays with her family. She will be missed for her love of her husband and family, her beautiful smile and friendly words. Mary was legendary for her homemade Polish Easter meals of stuffed cabbage and kielbasa and her famous lamb-shaped cake.

Mary will be sadly missed by her children Gina, George, Peter and Lynda, as well as his son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Debbie and Anna, her grandchildren Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn as well as her granddaughter-in-law Jessica and great granddaughter Penelope. Mary will also be sorrowfully missed by her sister Dorothy and brother-in-law Bob as well as brother-in-law Flory and sister-in-law Felicia. Mary’s passing also saddens the hearts of many nieces and nephews and cousins who loved her dearly.

The family will accept visitors from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 6 at Becker Funeral Home. A funeral mass honoring Mary will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church.