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Alfredo Perrelli Obituary
Lansing, Michigan
Alfredo Perrelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went to our Lord on March 15, 2015, at the age of 88. He was born on February 3, 1927, in Piane Crati, a small mountainside village outside of Cosenza, Italy. He married Antonette "Donna" Alagna in 1952 and they were married for 47 years until her death in 1999. Together, they raised four sons and provided love and support to many family members and friends. Alfredo "Fred," was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, The Father John's Society, a founding member and former president of the Lansing Italian American Club, and an appointee to the Michigan Barber Licensing Board. He was an avid golfer, bocce ball player and loved everything Italian. He opened Perrelli's Barber and Style Shop in 1957, serving the community for over 54 years. With his brother Mike, they had a diverse clientele that included people from nearly every walk of life. Alfredo remarried in 2004. He is survived by his second wife Jennifer (Rice), his sons Sante "Sam," Michele "Mike" (Laurie), John and Joseph, grandson Alfredo and granddaughter Sophia Antonette, brother Michele "Mike" (Rose) Perrelli of Lansing, sisters Anna Caldato of Hamilton, Ontario, Ida (Francesco) Bozzo of Cosenza, Italy, and many close relatives in Italy, Canada and Australia. He was predeceased by his father Sante and mother Marietta (Fortino), wife Antonette, brother Francesco Perrelli, sisters Laura DeLuca, Chiarena Bozzo, Rita Parise, and Barbara DiGrazia. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. John A. Byers at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015, at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour St., Lansing with the Rite of Committal at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. The family thanks his many caregivers. Memorial contributions may be made to English as a Second Language and Literacy Programs through St. Vincent Catholic Charities, or McLaren Hospice Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfredo Perrelli
mark andrews
March 11, 2022
Would Love a Haircut when I see you in Heaven!.......Still Remember My First in the Barber Chair by the State Journal.
mark andrews
March 11, 2019
Say Hi to my Dad..........Lou Thom,I'm sure you Two are having a Coffee right now.
Bill Castellani
March 31, 2015
Very sad to learn of Fred's passing. He was an inspiration. My best to all of the family.
March 31, 2015
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of Fred. He was a great man who showed us all leadership and kindness.
mark thom
March 28, 2015
A great man with a beautiful smile always!....Thanks for all the haircuts growing up as a kid,remember your barber shop by the state journal.
Patty Farhat
March 20, 2015
Mike,
Your brother Fred and you were part of downtown landscape for so many years that even today when I leave my office (across the street from your barber shop) I still feel a pang of sadness at Perrelli's Barber Shop being closed.
Every man in our building went to Perrelli's for haircuts and to see Fred and Mike and secretly hoped to run into some of Lansing's Who's Who: Governors, Senators, Legislators and Lobbyists many of whom were seen in those chairs!!
My boss, Frank Garrison, looked forward to seeing you and Fred for his bi-weekly visits. More than anything else, he cherished your friendships.
God rest your soul, Fred.
Patty Farhat
Maria De Grazia
March 19, 2015
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.
Take care and god bless.
Filippo, Maria, Davide and Matteo Bozzo.
Joseph DeRose
March 19, 2015
My most sincere condolences go out to the Perrelli family! May your father join your mother in Heaven.
Tanya Sampson
March 19, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to Alfredo's family, friends, and loyal clientele.
Jennifer, even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Alfredo, your pictures of your travels showed just how much you both loved each other.
March 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Perrelli family on the loss of Alfredo.
He was my friend and barber for over forty years and I will always miss this dear man.
Frank J. Kelley
Attorney General Emeritus
Linda Gianella
March 18, 2015
Condolences to the Perrelli family! Fred's spirit will live on thru all of you and cherish the memories which will help you thru the grief. Gone but never forgotten. He is now with the Lord and family, RIP Fred.
Denise Phenicie
March 17, 2015
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad three years ago, and I know how you feel. God be with you, Laurie and your son. I'll be praying for you.
March 17, 2015
sorry for you loss,marcello porco!
Bobby Wilcox
March 17, 2015
What an honor it is to have known this great guy. Nothing but pleasant memories and some great haircuts as well. We don't get gifts like this from God enough. Boy, what a void he leaves. Prayers go out to his family and God Bless his soul and memory. Lansing has lost a good one!
Carol Ingells
March 17, 2015
My condolences to Fred's family. My late husband, Norris Ingells, was a faithful client at the barber shop for many years and always spoke highly of Fred. God bless you all.
Caryl Slaughter
March 17, 2015
May the love & legacy of this wonderful man remain forever in our hearts. So very sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Acker
March 17, 2015
Sam, Mike, John and Joe - so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. He was an amazing man. My kids and I are so blessed to have had him and all of you in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
-Marilyn, Melissa & Chad
olga patino
March 17, 2015
Joe, So sorry for your loss, He was a handsome man. Prayers go out for you and your family, God Bless.
Cheryl Du Mont
March 17, 2015
Dear Joe and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember the good times.
Jim and Cheryl Du Mont
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