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ANDREW 'ANDY'
Dunnellon - It is with great sadness we announce the death of Andrew 'Andy' Perrone, Volunteer Fire Chief with Lake Tropicana Fire Dept.,75, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Ocala, FL.
He leaves behind his sons, Kenny and Doug Perrone; his brothers, John, Billy, Raymond and Georgie Perrone; his sisters, Helen Melly, Caroline Pezarra and Annamarie Perrone; his granddaughter, Marianne Perrone and one on the way; his mother in law, Evelyn TenEyck and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan; his brothers, Jimmy, Martin and Joey Perrone.
Andy was born May 19, 1941 in Paterson, NJ to the late James and Theresa (Wherea) Perrone. He grew up in Lincoln Park, NJ and at the age of sixteen he joined the Junior Firefighters in Lincoln Park station #2 and then later became assistant chief. In 1982, Andy moved to Lake Tropicana and worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and later on started working as a volunteer Fire Fighter in Lake Tropicana and in 1984 became Volunteer Chief up until his passing. He was also a member of the Volunteer Chief Association. Andy had a servants heart who truly had a passion for serving others and even on his time off he was considered a local 'Granny Taxi' for friends who needed a ride whether it be to the grocery store or the doctors office. Lake Tropicana Fire Department and the community of Dunnellon greatly appreciated Andy's public service and he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Services celebrating Andy's life will be held at Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM with Chaplains Joe LaCognata and Tom Golden officiating. There will be a public visitation on Monday June 13, 2016 from 5-8 PM. Burial will follow Funeral Services on Tuesday at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens where he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion next to his wife Susan. Memorial contributions can be made in Andy's memory to the Marion County Volunteer Chief's Association, Attn: Lake Tropicana, P.O. Box 325, Anthony, FL 32617. Expressions of sympathy and pictures can be left at
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Jacky Chaney Brady
June 6, 2025
Everytime I pass the baseball field I cant help but think of all the good times we had when our boys were little and playing on Hill Roofing Ball Team. I miss you and Susie both......all the laughter, yelling our hearts out for our boys, cheering them on even if they lost.......good times and wonderful memories. I think of you and Sue especially when the baseball season starts here. See you both on the other side!
Jay C Maynard
June 15, 2016
Chief Perrone will be greatly missed. He was an excellent Chief and a great person. I have served under home for almost 12 years and he never acted in any other than a professional manner. He was a man of great knowledge and was always willing to assist and guide. God Bless and we will miss you CHIEF.
Rick Miller
June 13, 2016
Chief, you are by far the greatest inspiration I have had in my life. You gave me the oppurtuniy to serve Marion County as a Firefighter at Station 25. It was a pleasure to know you as a friend and also a mentor. I will always be greatful for the education in firefighting, but also on life. You will be missed in our community as well as the county. Andy you will always be remembered as "Chief".
Danny Long
June 13, 2016
R.I.P my friend.
It has been a pleasure to serve you and Marion Co. Station #25 for the past many years. My deepest condolences to the family.
God Bless.
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George Perrone
June 12, 2016
for my brother andy from george
Norma Redd
June 12, 2016
Andy! RIP old friend. Many fond memories of you from Lincoln Park days. Ann Marie if you read this - I think of you often!! Andy was on the rescue that saved my brother Richie. Andy was a hero :) ♡♡♡♡♡
George Perrone
June 12, 2016
Andy, you are the best brother. you took over the father role after our dad died and we never did with out, thanks to you. you always gave us the best birthdays, holidays and Christmas's unselfishly. There is no doubt in my mind, that you are in heaven, till we meet again, love your brother george and anna. godbless
Jacky Brady
June 12, 2016
Andy...you will be missed. Spending so many nights on the ballfield with you and Susie watching our sons play. I know Susie was waiting. God Bless your family. Love The Brady and Chaney family, especially Chris and Mike Chaney and Jim and Jacky Brady.
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