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Wayne Perrigo Obituary
Wayne Matthew Perrigo, age 53, of Edgewater, died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mr. Perrigo, a computer programmer, moved to Titusville in 1979, then settled in Edgewater in 1986. He won the "Best of 1988" award from McDonnell Douglas Company for being instrumental in the creation of the Tomahawk Missile Program. A United States Navy veteran who served in Lebanon, he was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4250, New Smyrna Beach and AMVETS Post 2, Edgewater, and assisted other veterans in obtaining their benefits. Mr. Perrigo was proud of his Canadian Indian heritage: a descendant of the Eastern Woodland Metis Nation, Nova Scotia. Besides computer work, he loved music, the Miami Dolphins, and cooking. Survivors include one son, Ryan Perrigo, Savannah, Georgia; mother, Diane Martin, Edgewater; father, Leland (Ann) Perrigo, Boothbay Harbor, Maine; three sisters, Deborah (Jackie) Dix, Keysville, Virginia, Cynthia (Burnon) Riley, Sarasota, Florida, and Brenda Perrigo, Newcastle, Maine; ten nieces and nephews; and two step-brothers, Charles (Michele) Martin, Edge-water, and Frank Martin, Ft. Lauderdale. Memorial service will 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, at Settle-Wilder's New Smyrna Beach chapel with VFW Post 4250 chaplain officiating. Condolences may be made online at www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com 
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anna paratore
December 8, 2014
thinking of your family. love to ryan.
Brenda Perrigo
November 26, 2014
I love you Wayne and thank you for being my big bother
Lauren Leonard
November 25, 2014
You will always be in my heart, cuz. Our memories will keep you with us always. So I won't say goodbye, only I love you and see you again some day.
Psalms 46:1
November 24, 2014
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. He is a refuge and strength in times of distress. With deepest sympathy.
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Deanne Perrigo
November 24, 2014
Thinking about you Wayne! All the fun times we've had... Your trip to Bremerhaven.... Love ya cousin!!!! Rest in peace!
Gary and Charlotte Cucinitti
November 24, 2014
Wayne you were and still are an asset to your country for you participation to the Tomahawk Program you have help save lives and you will never be forgotten, as we lost our son the day you passed, 3 years ago. Just as you family feels I send you a Salute! My Fellow brother, I thank you for you service, because you are still here with us all.
Brenda Perrigo
November 23, 2014
My brother Wayne will be missed a whole lot everyone will always remember how funny he was and very special person in our hearts love you Wayne your baby sister brenda
Kathy B
November 23, 2014
Diane
Sending you my deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely
KathyB
Gloria
November 23, 2014
My condolences for your loss. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.
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