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Samuel Perillo Obituary
AGE: 87 ? Cedar Knolls
Samuel J. Perillo passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011, in Morristown, NJ. He was 87. "Sam", to those who knew him, was born and raised in Morristown until moving to Cedar Knolls 38 years ago. He was a former Captain with the Morristown Police Department until his retirement in 1982. After graduating Morristown High School, Sam joined the U.S. Army and served proudly in the 20th Armored Division under General Omar Bradley. He was a former Captain with the Morristown Police Department until his retirement in 1982. Following his retirement he became the 1st Chief of Security at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown. Most recently he served as an aide at Dillon, Bitar and Luther Law firm in Florham Park, NJ. He was an avid woodworker and science fiction buff.
He is survived by his loving wife Grace and 2 daughters, Julie Moylen and her husband Danny of Morristown and Phylis Whitehead and her late husband Dorn of Mendham. He will also be missed his sisters Catherine Longo, Pauline Stigliano, and Marie Dittmer and a brother Thomas Perillo, as well as his grandchildren Lauren, Kristen, Jennifer, Melisa and Jillian, and 4 great grandchildren.
Hours of visitation will be on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 5-8 pm at Doyle Funeral Home 106 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00am at Church of the Assumption on Maple Ave. in Morristown, NJ. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Sam's memory to 3rd / 112 Fires B.N. Family Readiness Group; 430 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Attn: Stephanie Hammond.
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Memories and Condolences
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Susan Uhrich
March 1, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Perillo Family. I worked with Sam at Dillon Bitar & Luther some years ago. I was in the copy room with Sam so often we danced to rhythm of the copier together many times. He will be remembered with a smile in my heart.
Angela Laufer
February 27, 2011
Dear Julie + Phylis,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. Our sympathy to your Mom and all your family. Love, Angie + Billy Laufer
Ann Henstridge
February 22, 2011
Dear Aunt Grace, Julie and Phylis,
We are so sorry that we could not be there. I will miss Uncle Sam so much, he will be in my thoughts and prayers always and so will all of you. He was a wonderful person and a GREAT Uncle. My heart is breaking.
Love to you all
Ann Dittmer-Henstridge and family.
AL REED & FAMILY
February 21, 2011
Every so often,the world is made more special by a person like Captain Sam ,just being in it,he was really special,So sorry for your loss.Al Reed and Family Morristown,New Jersey
Paul Galop
February 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Perillo family in this very difficult time.
Fran & Tony Albanese
February 21, 2011
Dear Aunt Grace, Julie and Phylis,
I have many fond childhood memories of Uncle Sam. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walter & Diane Frimberger
February 21, 2011
Dear Grace and Family:
Words escape us and leave us wishing we could comfort you in this time of loss, however Sam has left good memories for us all to cherish, and remember him by.
jay white
February 21, 2011
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
February 21, 2011
Dear Julie And Family,
I will always remember your dad as being a very fair and a good person. My prayers are with you and yours.
Leo McLaughlin and family
February 21, 2011
our sympathys to the family. Capt. Sam was wonderfull to work under, and then seeing him alot at Hq's plaza. He always was understanding, and guiding to all the officers .He was missed after he left the department and i'm sure he always will be by all.
david and diana Mckim
MaryAnn DeChiaro
February 21, 2011
Dear Phylis,
My deepest sorry to you and your family over the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
lawrence sansone
February 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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