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Adelaide Perretta Obituary
Adelaide Perretta of Westbury, NY, formerly of New Hampton died Sunday, Sunday 7, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Edward Perretta, a loving mother of Ralph (Jeanette), Barbara Perretta, and Elizabeth (Joe) Kennedy, a cherished Nana of Edward and Sandra, a devoted sister of Michael (Nida) Russo, the late Pat Russo, Josie Greggo, and Romie Russo. Adelaide also leaves behind a legacy of many family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home located at 290 Post Ave., Westbury, NY; 516-334-2424.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 13, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, NY, with interment following in Holy Rood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in Adelaide's memory can be made to The Villagers Hospice House, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.
A guestbook is available at www.donohue-cecere.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Helen Donohue-Payne
September 15, 2008
Ralph, Jeanette, Eddie, & Sandra, We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are all in our thoughts. She has a wonderful life and a wonderful family. Love, Helen Mary, Charlie, Tim, Kieran, Kathleen & Thomas
Helen Donohue-Payne
September 15, 2008
Ralph, Jeanette, Eddie & Sandra, We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Love, Helen, Charlie, Tim, Kieran, Kathleen & Thomas
Nancy Golden
September 12, 2008
Dear Barbara,
I send my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother. Please cherish the wonderful memories you shared here on Long Island and more recently in Florida. Your mother was a wonderful parent and friend to all who knew her.
Fondly,
Michelle (Russo) Shanley
September 11, 2008
I wish I could be there to share in all the great memories I have of my Aunt Adelaide. I will miss her!
Linda Harris
September 11, 2008
Ralph, Jeanette and family - I was so sorry to read of your loss.
Linda Harris, formerly of Troop "F"
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