Florence Peruso Obituary
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Born in Bronx, NY, on March 30, 1943, she was the daughter of Hugo and Dulcizia (nee Berardesca) Petillo.
Florence spent her life working in education, as a teacher for several years, and retiring as a career readiness counselor at SUNY Orange in Middletown, NY.
She is survived by her sons Joseph Peruso of Warwick, NY and Nicholas Peruso and his fiancée Stephanie of Milford, PA; grandson Gabriel Peruso and granddaughter Madeline Peruso. She was predeceased by her brother Valerio Petillo.
For those who would like to attend the graveside service on Friday, August 22nd, please meet at 12:45 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick for a procession to Warwick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Florence's memory to Warwick Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 61, Warwick NY 10990.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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