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William Peretti Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Bill Peretti died peacefully at home in San Jose on February 22, 2011 after a long illness. Bill was born in San Francisco on November 25, 1930 to William and Gertrude Peretti. He had a sister Ruth who died in 1995. Bill was raised in Berkeley and Sacramento. He rowed crew at the University of California at Berkeley, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1952. He served in the Korean War as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Bill worked as a manager at Kaiser Aluminum in California and West Virginia. Later he was a management consultant at Louis A. Allen and Associates and in his own consulting firm, William H. Peretti and Associates of Saratoga.
Bill is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Katy) Peretti. He is also survived by two sons from a previous marriage, Burton Peretti of Connecticut and Bryan Peretti of San Jose, as well as five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at The Villages Clubhouse in San Jose on Saturday, March 5 at 11:30 A.M. In place of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, The Villages Medical Auxiliary, or the charity of your choice.
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Ron Seto
March 5, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss, our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. Seto Family
March 4, 2011
Brian and Kris and kids,
Losing a father and grandfather is so hard. Our sympathies and prayers go to your family in the days ahead.
The Michaliceks
March 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathies are with you and yours. April & Sean McHugh
March 2, 2011
The corporate board rooms of the world are not quite the same today. We have lost an influential change catalyst who provided stability to the craft of managing people. Our hearts go out to Katy and her family as well as a gratitude for sharing Bill and his profound management skills with corporate America.
May you find comfort in knowing that Bill left a huge legacy of respect through out his travels in the sphere of business.
Our very best wishes,
Mike and Patty Zahares
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