Richard J. Perfetta

Richard J. Perfetta

Richard Perfetta Obituary

Published by Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 14, 2019.
Richard was born on December 15, 1936 and passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. He served in the National Guard of Pennsylvania and was a member of St. Mary's Church, Export where he volunteered for many years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Export. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Export. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Dick's name to St. Mary's Church, 5900 Kennedy Avenue, Export, PA 15632.

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Bobbie Payton Pitman

December 31, 2021

I am so sad to learn of Dickie's passing! He was a wonderful person! Funny and caring. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather, Peg, Deb, Rick, PJ, and your families.

December 17, 2019

My condolences to you all. I can truly say I have not meet anyone as nice or as down to earth as Dick. A great guy to be around. He taught me how to drive fire trucks, and he was the best at it! I always felt safe when he was driving to a fire alarm. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Peggy, Debbie, Rick, and PJ.

Love and Blessings from both of us

John Rehak

December 16, 2019

To My Cousin Dickie Perfetta...It was the early fifties when we met as cousins and you welcomed me into that Fun Perfetta clan. Every time I made the journey to Pennsylvania with my folks John and Margaret;( Sophie's sister), you and your brothers (and Louise) made it a special Slickville event...I remember that old Junk car that Uncle Banjo had back in the corner of the yard that you boys were allowed to smash up with sledgehammers...That was Banjo's..(your Dads) free anger management for his boys. I was only 7 or 8 but how fun to smash a car with a sledgehammer. Of Course, Dickie could administer the most damage, which led to his prodigious golf tee shots. And throughout life, you're unconditional love for me and my life and My Kate who loved that you accepted her as a family as you did my kids, Molly and John Patrick.

Then there was your love of food as you always told my sister and I that the Perfettas ate Spaghetti every night. Now since Louise has taken over the special meals that we shared together with pierogies and Pasta Fiesole I know that that was not true
I am sure that Harold had a golf cart waiting for you on the other side. Rest your Soul well. Peggy and your kids were so blessed to have had you...so when you are ready to come on back the food is delicious

Cross over in Peace Brother/Cousin

December 15, 2019

I met Dick only a few times. I would see him at restaurants and musical performances with his family. I remember what a polite and happy man he was. He was obviously loved by friends and family.

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