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Francis E. Perusse

1937 - 2024

BORN

1937

DIED

2024

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Firtion Adams Funeral Service

76 Broad Street

Westfield, Massachusetts

Francis Perusse Obituary

Francis E Perusse
1937 - 2024
Southwick
Francis E. "Frank" Perusse, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield to the late Francis C. and Lillian M. (Root) Perusse. Frank served his country for 20 years as a United States Marine. After retiring from the military he received a Bachelors Degree from American International College. He worked as the Director of Security for Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield where he retired. He was a member of the New York Underground Railroad Association for many years, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening and traveling. Mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his pets. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Jacquelyn L. (Webb) Perusse, his four loving children, Linda L. Bradford and her husband Steve of New York, Diane M. Shaw and her husband Keith of Georgia, Jackie M. Kenney of Westfield and Greg Perusse and his wife Paula of Ohio, and his cherished eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a Funeral Home Service at 10AM in Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA followed by Burial with Military Honors in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Main St. Agawam. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9-10AM in the funeral home. www.firtionadams.com

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Published by The Republican from Dec. 30, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025.

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Firtion Adams Funeral Home

76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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Firtion Adams Funeral Home

76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Agawam)

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76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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