Delores Perna

Mary Delores “Dee” Perna (Nee DiNatale) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 22, 2023. Dee was the devoted and selfless mother of Anthony (Susan) Perna MD, Maryanne (Kenneth) Jarvis, Salvatore Perna DDS and Constance (Mark Janik) Perna; adored Nani of Brian Wilhelm, Marielle (Randy) Calhoun, Lauren (Michael) Petroziello MD, Frank Perna, Lindsay (fiancé Wes Bruer) Perna, Kristina (Zachary) Dailey, Anthony Perna Esq., Brianna (Jonathan) Velez and the late Nicole Pellegrino; cherished great Nani of Liam, Amelia, Harrison, Anson and Luca; dear sister of Leanore (late Samuel) Zarcone, late Sarah DiNatale, late Josephine DeJesus, late Carrie Galiotto and late Vincent (Carol) DiNatale; beloved sister in law of Rose and Joseph Scro; survived by many loving & devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends on Sunday August 27, 2023 from 2 - 6 PM at the PERNA DENGLER ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 8:45 AM at Saint Gregory the Great Church 200 St Gregory Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221. Please assemble at the Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dee’s memory to Hospice Buffalo. Dee was known for her beautiful smile & bubbly personality that lit up the room, a golden & grateful heart, endless energy to care for others & serve our community with her time & talents. Her presence will be deeply missed but the memories she gave us never forgotten.