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Terence Perfetto, 45, a resident of Hughestown, has taken up a new residence. He passed away on Sept. 13, 2016, and now lives with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, and other believers in heaven.
Terry loved Jesus and carried Him in his heart. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Luke 18: 16, 17.
He was the son of Gail and Paul Johnson and Anthony Perfetto Jr. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Giovanni and Adeline Pace; paternal grandmother, Mary Louise Johnson; paternal grandfather, Anthony Perfetto Sr.; uncle, Rudolph Pace; aunts, Rofina Johnson and Sr. Virginia Pace.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Joshua Johnson; aunts and uncles, Elaine and Thomas Olerta, JoAnn and George Weiss, Mary Rebecca Johnson, and Marian and John McNevin; and several cousins.
He graduated from Wilkes-Barre Area VoTech/LIU 18 in 1992. He attended Day Development Program and Cori's Place.
Terry had many interests. He liked to fish at his friend Sandy's place at Forest Lake. He caught two large bass while fishing with Dad. He also liked to fish with Uncle George. He helped Uncle Tom wash cars. TV favorites were "The Waltons," "Little House on the Prairie" and "The Muppets." Two movie favorites were "Ben-Hur" and "The Ten Commandments."
He bowled with his friend, Susan, swam in the family pool, loved to eat out, go to Cinemark, dabble with watercolors, and play pool with mom and dad. Above all, his favorite place to visit was the seashore.
Terry was very wise. When Aunt Elaine and Aunt JoAnn asked, "Whose skellies (spaghetti) do you like better?" He always answered "Both." He was very wise in choosing Paul as his father. He experienced the warmth of his love for 34 years.
He had a quiet, gentle spirit and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Duane Deivert of Geisinger Health System for his kindness, compassion, and concern throughout the years.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1., at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. The Rev. Donald Strope, pastor, will officiate.
Family and friends may visit at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Rocco's Cemetery, Pittston Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston; the Pittston Memorial Library, Broad Street, Pittston; or Geisinger Health System, Oncology Department, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
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Gail, I remember Terry from preschool where I had had the pleasure of knowing and teaching him. He was a delightful eager child always ready for the day when picked up for school. He always had a smile for us that said I'm ready to take on the day and you better be ready also. Carol(Teacher's aide at preschool)
Carol Michalek
September 30, 2016
Paul and Gail my sympathy on your loss. I know both Paul and You took very good care of him. Take care Chris and Doreen ( Reno Nv. )
September 25, 2016
Paul and Gail, my sympathy to you at this time. Although I did not know your son, by reading his beautiful obituary I could feel your love for him and the light and kindness he brought to the world. RIP
Mary McNulty
September 25, 2016
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