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Donald Perrault Obituary
Binghamton: The universe cried a little when our sweet, gentle father Donald J. (Don) Perrault, loving husband, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2014. He died as he lived, surrounded by family and love. He is survived by the loving wife he honored and cherished for 63 years, Rita (Clark) Perrault. Don was born in Johnson City. After serving his country in the Navy, he joined Singer-Link for a 42 year career as an engineer. He was a devout parishioner of the Church of Sts. John and Andrew for over 50 years and a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Don will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and for being the "King of Puns". He loved to golf and bowl in his younger years, but considered his greatest accomplishment in life to be his large family. He loved and cared for us until the end, as much as we loved and cared for him. He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert (Ned) Perrault, Richard Perrault, Margaret (Marge) Brereton; his infant son, Mark Perrault; and lifelong friend, Anthony (Tony) Riley. He is survived by his sister, Jeanne Barnes; sister-in-law, Anna Perrault; and children, Michele Perrault and her husband Anthony Czarzasty, Mark and Helen Perrault, Leigh and Jim Van Woert, Rita Perrault, Gerald and Shannon Perrault, Kelley and Michael Kane, Cathleen and Daniel Eggleston, Lizanne Perrault Clifford, Nichole and Troy Williams; grandchildren, Michael Pessagno, Colette Montgomery, Michael Perrault, Brian Perrault, Mark Perrault, Corey Van Woert, Christopher Van Woert, Joseph Perrault, Jennifer Kushner, Katie Perrault, Madison Perrault, Casey Kane, William Eggleston, Mary Eggleston, Christian Eggleston, Gerald Eggleston, Grant Eggleston, Jordan Clifford, Perri Clifford, Celia Clifford, Donald Williams, Dolan Williams and Olivia Williams; great-grandchild, Hunter Montgomery; lifelong friend and best buddy, Anne Riley; numerous nieces and nephews. The family is immensely grateful to Dr. John Welch and Lourdes Hospice for their steadfast support and compassionate care of Dad over the last several months. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Sts. John and Andrew, Vestal Ave., Binghamton Tuesday at 12Noon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton Monday from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in memory of Don be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 401 Hayes Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 or CHOW, 3 Otseningo St. Binghamton, NY 13903.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Perrault
Gary Kardos
February 21, 2014
May God bless the Perrault family in this time of sorrow
Marianne Carroll
February 20, 2014
Dear Mark,Helen and the entire Perrault family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know how loved he was by all of you! I will always remember the stories about your Friday night tradition. You have a wonderful family which is a testament to your parents. My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
Ruth (Butler) Ferron
February 20, 2014
Mrs. Parrault & Family, May God be with you during this difficult time. Prayers are with you. God Bless, Ruth (Butler) Ferron
February 19, 2014
To the Perrault Family, my heartfelt sympathies to you all. I have many cherished memories from the St. John's years and the South Side. God Bless your beautiful family, Kathie Carroll (Witteman)
The Tashjian Group
February 19, 2014
Michele
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen Taylor
February 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Perrault family,
Our prayers and thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Unfortunately we were not able to attend the wake or mass.
Sending our love and hugs!
Love,
Steve and Maureen Taylor
Megan Magner
February 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful man, and heaven has truly gained a new angel. All our love- Seth, Megan, and Logan
Kathy Gibson Wells
February 18, 2014
To the entire Perrault family ~ I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. How blessed your father was to have all of you surrounding him with so much love. My prayers are with you through this very difficult time. xoxo
Steve, Amy, Max and Chris Keane
February 17, 2014
To Mark and all the Perrault Family - please accept our condolences from Pennsylvania. The loss of a parent is always difficult - but what a lovely legacy of such a long and family filled life. God bless your dad and your family.
Fred And Cathy Giblin
February 17, 2014
To all of the Perrault family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty Connerton
February 17, 2014
I will always remember your dad as being very kind and very humorous. I hope your great memories help you through this difficult time.
Bob & Betty (Bergin) Connerton
Bob & Sue Pastor
February 17, 2014
Dear Perrault family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your hearts and joy in your memories.
Jim Williams
February 17, 2014
To the entire family: I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I'm sure though, that he lives on in the hearts of everyone whose life he touched.
Albert Nocciolino
February 17, 2014
My sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Perrault Family for the loss of you Father. He was a wonderful man, and a great Dad. Celebrate his life and cherish your great memories.
Rita, a special hug for you, I am sorry I will not be able to see you and your family,unfortunately I am out of town.
My best to all,
Albert Nocciolino
Cindy Bulger
February 17, 2014
Perrault Family,
I am so very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Many fond memories of the years of the Perrault's family. Prayers and thoughts for you all at this very difficult time.
Chick Eggleston
February 17, 2014
Dan and Cathy and family
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. My God hold him in the palm of his hand.
Ed & Barbara Evans
February 17, 2014
Dear Cathy, Dan and Family, Our deepest condolences. May all the fond memories you all share live on in your hearts forever. Our prayers and love to you all.
February 16, 2014
Mark and the Perrault Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing, he was a true GENTLE man with a quick wit and a kind soul. I have many fond memories of times at the house with him holding court in his Lazyboy barely cracking a smile while bringing us to laughter.
His calm demeanor was much needed with a full house of children especially through the high school years.
You were so very blessed to have your dad in your lives and children's lives for so many years. We are thinking of you all in these most difficult times.
Art Manni and family
Peggy James Nacke
February 16, 2014
Leigh, so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers across the miles to your family.
Frank Bertoni
February 16, 2014
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.A man can have no gift greater than the love of his family. How wonderful it must have been for him to see his family flourish and grow....he was truly blessed.I will be out of town and unable to attend the service.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elisa Muscatello Williams
February 16, 2014
Leigh and entire Perrault Family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. May each special memory shine in your hearts and bring you peace.
With love and sympathy,
Elisa Muscatello Williams
George and Connie Pitman
February 16, 2014
To Kelley and the Perrault Family
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you
Rene & Jon Reininga
February 16, 2014
Dear Sweet Rita, we send you and your family all our prayers and love for the loss of such a wonderful father. It's wonderful to hear he was surrounded by all that loved him so dearly.
With Loving Sympathy,
John & Kathy Reyen
February 16, 2014
To the Perrault family:
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a fine gentleman and the obituary beautifully portrayed what his family meant to him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
sincerely,
Maryann Egan Longhi
February 16, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad, Michele. You were so lucky to have him for so long.
Mike and Marce Pastor
February 16, 2014
To all the Perrault Families,
Sending our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from across the miles.
Berni & Marty Fox
February 16, 2014
To Mrs. Perrault and the entire Perrault Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you during this time. Our prayers are with you.
Catherine & Mario Vitale
February 15, 2014
Dearest Rita, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We love you and will pray for your dad and all who loved him.
Maryann Stenta
February 15, 2014
I have so many wonderful memories of your sweet kind father/grandfather. Dads simply loved being with his family and welcomed everyone in his home; especially the kitchen while he made breakfast after Christmas Eve mass or donuts on Sundays. I feel so blessed to be a part of your family and will cherish the man I proudly referred to as Dad #2
Nick Stamato
February 15, 2014
Dear Cathy and family please know my thoughts are with you.
Franchesca Biondo
February 15, 2014
The most gentle eyes that reflect a true gentleman... Love is all we take with us when we pass that is worthy on the journey forward... indeed he lived with grace, faith, and tremendous love~ Blessing to the entire Perrault Family, sincerely Franchesca & Charles Biondo
Frances and Christine Traficante
February 15, 2014
You and your beautiful family are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 15, 2014
My deepest sympathies going out to you and your family at this time. Your Dad was my adopted father and I loved his dry sense of humor. He always made me feel welcome and part of the family. He will be sorely missed. God bless.
Dolores and Joe Mitchell
Robert Taft
February 15, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Anne Riley
February 15, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Dads loved you all He often said how proud he was of all you. Love you all. So many happy memories made in over 50 years. Good night best buddy.
Judi Bryant
February 15, 2014
Deepest condolences go out to the entire Perrault family. May you take comfort in the many wonderful memories you hold dear in your hearts...memories that will help comfort and sustain you during this difficult time and beyond.
Karen Salva Grawe
February 15, 2014
To the entire Perrault family - Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved dad. I have many great memories of hanging out in the always bustling Perrault house! Your dad and mom were always welcoming. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Don Stenta
February 15, 2014
To the Perrault family...my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Chris Lindstrom
February 15, 2014
To the entire Perrault family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Don's passing. He was blessed with a wonderful, caring family as you were blessed with him.
Prayers of peace go out to you at this difficult time.
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