Myrtle R. Perrico

Myrtle R. Perrico BELLINGHAM Myrtle R. (Berg) Perrico, 81, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2008, at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor R. Perrico. S he was born in Boston, Nov. 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helena (Glysberg) Berg. She was the loving mother of David D. Perrico and his wife, Margaret Holden, of Sedona, Ariz., and Brian V. Perrico of Bellingham, and leaves her beloved dog, Cocoa. She also leaves her nieces, Sylvia Hogarth of Daytona, Fla., and Sandra Neely of Bellingham; her nephews, Gordon Harvey of Broussard, La., and Roger Harvey of Hopedale. She was also the sister of the late Helen Harvey and aunt of the late Patricia Bianchi. A resident of Bellingham for 55 years, and formerly of Mendon and Woonsocket, R.I., Mrs. Perrico worked in the cafeteria for Bellingham Schools for 25 years, until retiring in 1994. In the 1970s, Mrs. Perrico, together with her friend, Alice Jette, owned and operated The Needle and Thread Shop in Bellingham. She was on the Board of Bellingham Elder Services and active in the Bellingham Senior Center. She was a communicant of St. Blaise Church and enjoyed working the church bazaars, knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting, bingo, traveling and trips to the casinos. She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. A funeral will be held Saturday, 9 a.m., from CARTIER'S FUNERAL HOME, 151 South Main St. (Rte. 126), with a Mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Blaise Church, 1158 South Main St., Bellingham. Interment will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Donations in memory of Myrtle R. Perrico, made to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 1158 South Main St., Bellingham, MA 02019, would be appreciated.