Smithtown, New York
May 16, 1934 – Oct 16, 2022
Pergolizzi - Grace, passed away quietly on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 88. All who knew and loved her, knew that she was a beautiful person who made the most of every encounter and experience. She brought a joyful smile; she appreciated being present in the moment and she was ever...
Read MoreMs. Pergolizzi will alway hold a place in my heart. I´ll always Remeber admiring her red nails as she moved her hands and sang conjugated Italian verbs to help us memorize them. She sat on top of the desk and you could tell she was just very comfortable with her students and enjoyed her work. Delhi lived La vita Bella!
Michele Snead
July 09, 2023 | School
Momma Pergs!! Always looking out for all of us. My heart will never be the same.To know her is to love her.You opened your home and your heart and wisdom,I will love you forever.Greg Morrison
Greg Morrison
May 04, 2023
I'll always remember Signora Pergolizzi (Perg). She was a very special person and teacher. The stories she shared of her love for everything Italian are fresh in my mind when I am visiting Italy. I remember our Italian nights at Accompsett Junior high and how fun she made our lessons. Throwing a ball while conjugating verbs! She will always be in my heart!
Elizabeth (Betsy) Schrittwieser
February 23, 2023 | School
Grace was our special loving cousin. She had a million dollar smile. She was so sincere and intelligent. She was the best!! Rest well,Grace while you remain in the arms of our Lord forever. Heaven surely received an angel. Love , Lucille, Joe and Family.
Lucille Bonomolo
November 07, 2022 | Family
RIP Signora.
Frank Albarella
October 30, 2022
I lived just a couple of houses away from her when I was a young child. She was the first person to come and see me when I was born and my parents brought me home. Our paths crossed when I took Italian to honor my heritage in high school. Her teaching style and genuine love of life and teaching young minds allowed me to fly high above any cloud. She took on a very important place in my life in the rest of my time in Smithtown, and in my psyche to this day. I just hope I can learn to be her...
Philip Randazzo
October 28, 2022
My Italian favorite teacher!! I went to Italy with her 1990! Such a wonderful person!
Jennifer Ammirati
October 27, 2022
Condolences- loved your mom Her infectious passion for all things Italian, and her students, made her a fav teacher at West Just shared some of her stories with my son this week May she Rest In Peace and
Victoria Vaccariello Swope `83
October 27, 2022 | School
Beautiful tribute to your awesome mom - her infectious enthusiasm for all things Italian and her students made her a fav teacher at West, just shared stories of her teaching with my son this week May she Rest In Peace and
Victoria Vaccariello Swope `83
October 27, 2022 | School
