Founder and past owner of PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., died peacefully in his home on January 23, 2022. Husband of Mary “Dee” (DiNatale); dear father of Anthony, MD (Susan) Perna, Mary Ann (Kenneth), Jarvis, Salvatore DDS, (Juli) Perna, Constance (Mark Janik) Perna; papa of Brian Wilhelm, Marielle (Randy) Calhoun, Lauren, Pharm., D (Michael), Petroziello, MD, Frank Perna, Lindsay (Wes Bruer) Perna, Kristina (Zachary) Dailey, Anthony Perna, Esq., Brianna (Jonathon) Velez and the late Nicole Pellegrino; great-grandfather of five; brother of Rose (Joseph) Scro. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be private for immediate family only. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church on Friday at 10:30 AM. Followed by a private interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
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