Francis J. "Frank" Perugini

Waterbury, CT
Francis J. "Frank" Perugini, Jr.
"Loving father, grandfather, brother & friend"
Francis J. "Frank" Perugini, Jr., age 74, of Waterbury, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Kozloski) Perugini.
Frank was born on February 11, 1950 in Waterbury, CT, a son of the late Francis J. and Rosemary (Colella) Perugini, Sr. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart for his bravery and for being wounded in action. Frank enjoyed cruising around on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He cherished hanging out with his friends and family especially at Park East and The Pines. He was known to be a very good pool player.
Frank leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Kristen Gebhard and her husband, Kevin of South Windsor, CT, Katelyn Kozloski and her fiancé, Keatin Stanchfield of Bristol, CT and grandchildren, Kevin Gebhard III and Kaylee Joan Gebhard. He also leaves his loving 20 year partner, Joy Cangelosi of Middlebury, CT, sisters, Robin Facchini and her husband, Armand of Oxford, CT, Cheryl Hopson of Waterbury, CT, several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Arrangements: Calling hours for Frank will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT. A funeral service and full military honors will follow the calling hours at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of his family.