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Adelaide Perretta Obituary

PERRETTA - Adelaide, formerly of Westbury and The Villages, Florida on September 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Perretta. Loving mother of Ralph (Jeanette), Barbara Perretta, Elizabeth (Joe) Kennedy. Cherished Nana of Edward, and Sandra. Devoted sister of Michael (Nida) Russo, the late Pat Russo, Josie Greggo, and Romie Russo. Adelaide also leaves behind a legacy of many family and friends that will miss her dearly. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home located at 290 Post Ave Westbury, N.Y. (516)334-2424. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday 9:45am at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, N.Y. Interment following Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adelaide's memory can be made to The Villagers Hospice House 601 Casa Bella, The Villages FL 32162. Please visit www.donohue-cecere.com

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 11, 2008.

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Helen Donohue-Payne

September 15, 2008

Ralph, Jeanette, Eddie, & Sandra, We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are all in our thoughts. She has a wonderful life and a wonderful family. Love, Helen Mary, Charlie, Tim, Kieran, Kathleen & Thomas

Helen Donohue-Payne

September 15, 2008

Ralph, Jeanette, Eddie & Sandra, We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Love, Helen, Charlie, Tim, Kieran, Kathleen & Thomas

Nancy Golden

September 12, 2008

Dear Barbara,

I send my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother. Please cherish the wonderful memories you shared here on Long Island and more recently in Florida. Your mother was a wonderful parent and friend to all who knew her.
Fondly,

Michelle (Russo) Shanley

September 11, 2008

I wish I could be there to share in all the great memories I have of my Aunt Adelaide. I will miss her!

Linda Harris

September 11, 2008

Ralph, Jeanette and family - I was so sorry to read of your loss.

Linda Harris, formerly of Troop "F"

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