Katherine Perrelli

Katherine Perrelli obituary

Katherine Perrelli

Katherine Perrelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiChiara Funeral Home - Lodi from Jul. 19 to Jul. 30, 2025.
Katherine Perrelli (nee Finocchiaro), 80, of Saddle Brook, formerly of Lodi and Passaic, passed away on July 17, 2025. Before retiring she was a librarian at the Lodi Memorial Library. Katherine was a parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Lodi and was formerly a member of the Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved wife of Alfred Perrelli. Devoted mother of Christopher Perrelli and wife Briana, Michael Perrelli and wife Stephanie, and the late Todd Perrelli. Loving grandmother of Gino Perrelli and wife Casey, Tiffany, Autumn, Daniella, Sonnie, Giovanna, and Francesca Perrelli. Dear sister of Salvatore Finocchiaro and wife Annette, Joanne Di Piazza and husband Jack, Marie Realmonte and late husband Charles. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, 9:00 am at Di Chiara Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi then to St. Joseph R.C. Church for a 10:00 am Funeral Mass. Entombment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Saddle Brook. Visitation Sunday 3:00-7:00 pm.

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