Perri Ann Ricci

Perri Ann Ricci obituary, Kihei, HI

Perri Ann Ricci

Perri Ricci Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 4, 2025.
Perri Ann Ricci, also known as "Puka Perri," passed away on January 7, 2025 in Kihei. She was 36 years old and is survived by her loving husband, Matias, and son, Luka. Perri grew up in New Hope, Pennsylvania with her loving parents and three younger siblings; but Maui had been her physical and spiritual home for the past 14 years.

Perri was a fierce entrepreneur and owned two local businesses. Her first endeavor, Puka Perri, was her second child. It all began with her love of the ocean and shell hunting. She had the opportunity to play and experiment in her dear auntie's jewelry studio, stringing pukas together and drilling away - and Puka Perri was born. With the help of her family and community, she was able to pour her heart and soul into Puka Perri, which over the years, has blossomed into a one-of-a-kind luxury jewelry brand. In 2019, she co-founded The Monarch Collective in Makawao, giving her beautiful jewelry a permanent retail home, while also providing a space for other artists to sell their unique creations.

Perri was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, friend, artist, and businesswoman; but at her core, Perri was a creative manifester, a boisterous cheerleader, and a true lover of life. She created a beautiful family, community, and business on her dream home of Maui. She encouraged and inspired others to open their hearts, take risks, and go after their dreams. She always said "yes" to new experiences and opportunities for growth. Perri had an infectious energy that lit up and filled any space she entered. She was larger than life, and a gift to everyone who knew her.

Her legacy will live on through her family, friends, and treasured jewelry, in the warm embrace of Mama Maui and among the ebb and flow of her beloved Pacific Ocean.

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March 24, 2025

Charlie Hook posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2025

Maria Ramonda posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2025

Martine Peloquin posted to the memorial.

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Charlie Hook

March 24, 2025

Oh Perri, you always shined so bright! Your beautiful, light spirit brought so much joy into this world. While I feel a deep sadness for what we all have lost, I hold on to the happiness I´ve gained through knowing you. From Film Festival to Hana, your beautiful wedding day, and beyond, there are only joyful memories of you that will stay with me forever. Thank you for so generously shining your light. You were such a beautiful gift to this world.
Bless you

Maria Ramonda

February 8, 2025

She helped me show my clothings and sell on her boutique she was so generous and loving. Forever grateful

Martine Peloquin

February 7, 2025

Mes sincères condoléances à la famille. Je suis canadienne française en vacances à Hawaii et ce matin j´ai acheté un bracelet Puka Perri en guise d´unique souvenir matériel de mes vacances. J'aime toujours connaître l´origine de mes achats locaux et mes recherches me conduisent à ce triste événement. De plus, j´y découvre que Perri est née la même année que ma fille en 1988... j´ai mal pour vous tous et je vous souhaite courage et sérénité pour traverser cette épreuve.

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