JOSEPH "COACH" PERELLA Sr.

Joe was a year ahead of me at Latin, I was in class of 59. Joe had so many friends that I have no idea who was his best friend in high school. But he was my best friend. I never met anyone who you just had to stand back and admire him as person after person would come up to Joe as he walked through the hall ways, and with in a few seconds Joe and that person would be in full laughter, then that person and Joe would wave goodbye, and Joe couldn't take 5 steps and someone else would come up to...

I am sorry for your loss...l learned more life lessons from him than from his coaching on both the field and court. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe, Michele, Angela & Amanda,
We are so very sorry for your loss! Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to find the strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart! Know that we love you all dearly and are here for you today and always!

Tom & Deneen

Joe, Michele, Angela & Amanda,
We are so very sorry for your loss! Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to find the strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart! Know that we love you all dearly and are here for you today and always!

Tom & Deneen

Joe, Michele, Angela & Amanda,
We are so very sorry for your loss! Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to find the strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart! Know that we love you all dearly and are here for you today and always!

Tom & Deneen

My prayers and sympathies to Joe's family. I fondly recall the times Joe and I shared the sideline (as coach and official) over many seasons. The shared experiences brought mutual respect between a couple of Cathedreal Latin men. God Bless Joe and welcome him.

I did not hear of Joe's death until today and could not pay my last respects. As he was to many, he was a big part of my life.
Sincerely
Donald Bakaitis

So sorry for your loss. It was an amazing time meeting him and the rest of the family on Easter those years go. You and your family are in my prayers.

RIP Coach you are an amazing person. You are a mentor to me and I am honored to have know you and to call you a friend. You had a big impact on my life and I am forever grateful for that.