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Frank Peraino Obituary
Frank was born on May 17, 1955 in Hackensack, N.J., a son of the late Leonard F. and Helen (Wistermeyer) Peraino. He graduated from Lodi High School. He earned both his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
His professional career began at PSEG in New Jersey where he met Diana L. Iscaro. After a year courtship they married on May 3, 1980 in The Church of the Assumption in Rose Hill Park. He then worked for U.S. Energy Partners before moving to Massachusetts to take a position with All Energy Co. based in Waltham. In 2003, with work associate and friend, Bill O'Brien, they formed Risk Services Group, Inc. in Shrewsbury which works with commercial, industrial and institutional businesses to control their energy costs for natural gas and electricity. Frank was still working at the time of his death.
He is described by Diana and the kids as a man who epitomized family. Frank defined an unmatchable and determined hard work ethic all the while remaining humble with his accomplishments. He loved time with his family; either coaching his son, Paul, in his Special Olympics sports of bocce and basketball or David's baseball and football teams. He was a voracious reader and avid golfer and loved his tee times at Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston. Frank described the best place on earth as Disney and his family recalls with fondness the many trips and memories of vacations and time spent in Florida. Mindful and loyal to his roots, Frank was a die-hard fan of the New York Yankees and the Giants. Simply stated, Frank Peraino loved life. He will be so very missed.
Frank leaves his wife of 30 years, Diana L. (Iscaro) Peraino; his children, Paul F. Peraino, Lisa M. Edmonson and her husband, Dan, all of Shrewsbury and David M. Peraino of Brooklyn, NY; his siblings, Philip Peraino and his wife, Janet, of Sparta, NJ and Sharon Saunders and her husband, Warren, of Westwood, NJ; his in-law family, Frank and Pauline (Lesko) Iscaro, Joseph and Sharon Iscaro and Frank and Denise Iscaro; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Frank's life by gathering for calling hours at Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9:45 a.m. on Friday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private.
Friends who wish to honor Frank's memory may contribute to Shrewsbury Special Needs Program, in c/o Parks and Recreation Dept., 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. To share a memory or leave a condolence
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Peraino
Ed Gallin
March 14, 2025
Rest in Peace Frank
Ed Gallin
Edward Gallin
March 14, 2024
Just learned of Frank's passing. I remember Frank and Diane from Mt. Pleasant CC. I am so sorry to hear this sad news as Frank was really good guy. My condolences to Diane and family.
Ed Gallin
Framingham, MA
Frank DeFalco
March 14, 2023
Rest In Peace
March 24, 2011
Diana and family,I will never forget all the fun at bithday parties and cookouts in Cub and Sharon's backyard. Frank always was so happy at family functions. He left us too early. He will be missed. My heart goes out to all of you. love, Corky Normile
March 24, 2011
Diana,Paul,Lisa,David,Sharon,Warren,Phil, Janet and all the nices and nephews,
my heart breaks looking a the picture of Frank. I will always remember all the fun times at birthday parties and cookouts in Cub and Sharons"s backyard. Frank always loved his family and friends. He left us too early. There are no words to fill the void in your lives but that he was loved and will be missed. My love to you all. Corky Normile
Alan Stolarz
March 23, 2011
Diana and family
Sorry to hear about Frank's passing, as Bob said we were like a Band of Brothers.
Beth DeRosa
March 23, 2011
Diana, Paul, Lisa and David,
Although it's been years since we were all together, but most recently bumping into you and your family on the boardwalk, I'll always remember the incredible love you and Frank shared, along with the special closeness both of you had with your beautiful children. I'll never forget what a kind, gentle, handsome man Frank was. My heart aches for you. You are in our prayers.
Mark Nigro
March 22, 2011
Rest in Peace , Frank
Bob DeRosa
March 22, 2011
Diana and Family,
I don't even know where to begin. You've heard the expression band of brothers, well that's what Frank was to me and the guys. Growing up from the age of 12 on, you forge a love and friendship that spans a lifetime no matter how often you speak or see one another. Those formative years when boys become men have so many lasting memories. Frank, my brother Al, and Joe...we were park boys. Grew up with not much, but had the best friendship in the world. Cap, Becker, Jeff, Frankie L, Steve, Alan S, all of us, we had each other. Going to Yankee games, lift the latch, mothers, all in search of that special one. I'm so glad Diana you found each other. I could remember as if it was yesterday me and Beth on South main street. You and Frank in the opposite direction in his Monte Carlo. All of us pulling to the side of the road to tell us you had just gotten engaged. You couldn't have been more happy, and neither could we.To your children, a finer man there was not. The years of love and happiness are more than what most of us get in a lifetime. We were truly blessed to share Frank. I know I speak on behalf of all the guys that we loved Frank, and give our prayers and love to all of you.
Karen Hagenburger
March 22, 2011
Dear Diana, Paul and Family,
We were so sad to hear of the passing of Frank. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Karen Hagenburger and John Paul O'Gorman
March 22, 2011
I was sorry to hear about frankie he was a great person and will be sadley missed by all. Anna Marie Peraino
Tom Cunningham
March 22, 2011
I had the pleasure of working for and mostly with Frank at AllEnergy and learned that we should all aspire to the level of fairness and compassion that Frank expressed everyday. My thoughts and prayers to all his friends and family, hold on to his memory and depend on his guidence going forward.
March 22, 2011
Our sympathies go out to Diane and family . Frank was a really
wonderful person and will be sadly missed by his family.
Herman & Gloria Hansen (Clifton N.J.)
March 22, 2011
Diane & Family
I was so sorry to hear about Frankie he was a great person and cousin we had so many good times growing up especially with the holidays with the Peraino's. He will be missed and I will be thinking of him all the time.
He is in heaven with my sister Michele.
Love Fran, Richie & Billy Quartier
Camille & Mark Leto
March 22, 2011
Diana, Paul, and family, we had the privilage of working with Frank during Special Olympics Bocce tournaments. May your great memories guide you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce Becker
March 22, 2011
To my friend Frankie
Truly I was saddened to hear of your passing. When we were growing up you were like another big brother to me. Although I have not seen you for years; I felt pain in hearing of your death. You were the first of the guys to land a really great job after college. Now you are the first to get promoted to heaven. I close my eyes and remember the crazy things we did growing up. You touched my heart when I was but a boy and you touched my heart again as a man.
March 22, 2011
Frank was such a nice man - He was so kind to my brother, Bill, as he started Special Olympics so late in life. He was a great coach and the epitome of what a Special Olympic coach should be. Diana, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Donna Towner, Bill Zona and family
Nick Salerno
March 22, 2011
My deepest sympothies go out to the Peraino family. Mr. Peraino was such a great guy and seemed like such a great Dad and Husband. Seeing him spend so much time, week after week golfing with his family, and mostly Paul. We will leave a pull cart off to side for you this year Mr. Peraino
(Nick -Worcester)
Tim & Debbie Stucchi
March 21, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to Diana, Paul, Lisa and David. We were blessed to have known Frank. He truly was a wonderful man. Frank and his family always represented the very best in what it means to be part of a community....caring, giving and enriching the lives of others. We will miss him and his bright smile. Rest in peace Frank.
March 21, 2011
Dear Diana and Family,
We feel privileged to have known Frank and and want to express our deepest sympathy to you as you honor his memory. We hope that the love of friends and family provide some sense of comfort during this sad and chaotic time. He will be missed.
Steve and Sara Salomon
Al Becker
March 21, 2011
Only tears
Frank DeFalco
March 21, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I went to high school with Frank. He was always a great guy. Mary & I will remember the good olds days at LHS. We will keep you and your family in our prayers
Frank & Mary DeFalco
Frank Peraino, King & Queen of Hearts Dance, Lodi Boys Club 1969
Carrie Weber/Hook
March 21, 2011
Carrie Weber/Hook
March 21, 2011
Frank Peraino, Classmate, Lodi High School, 1973...
A intelligent, soft spoken, sweet and wonderful person who will always be remembered by his classmates from Wilson grammar school, Lodi H.S. and neighbors of Lodi, NJ
In a time when most young boys were let's say "acting their age", Frank rose above, dared to be better and excelled in everything he did, setting an example for all of us to follow through life.
Although he did not live locally, he was never forgotten by his classmates and friends and always respected. The first word everyone says when they think of him is ...a real gentlemen.
To his family, we are so sorry for your loss. We who admired Frank always held him close to our hearts through all the years.
Bart Cangialose
March 21, 2011
To the Periano Family.
Frank was truly the person we should all aspire to be!We were born one day apart in the same hospital in N.J.and were very close friends in grammer and one year of high school. We watched the 1969 Mets win the World Series in his living room. He was always an outstanding student and I am sure he was a great Husband, father, and friend. He will always be in your hearts. May your greif pass quickly.
Carrie Weber-Hook
March 21, 2011
Frank Peraino, LHS Class of 1973. Remembered by so many classmates from Wilson Grammar school and Lodi High School as a sweet kid and a gentlemen at such a young age when most boys were, let's just say, "acting their age".
Frank was so intelligent, soft spoken and treated his classmates and teachers with nothing but respect.
Our sympathies to his family for this tremendous loss. He has been always thought of and though he did not live locally always hoped to see him once again at our reunions.
We are very proud to call him our classmate.
March 21, 2011
OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY ALMIGHTY GIVE YOU THE STRENGHT TO BEAR THIS GREAT LOSS. JANG AND CAROL SINGH
Barbara Sclafani Lim
March 21, 2011
Dear Diana and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I went to high school with Frank. He was always a gentleman. I will remember him as a sweet and caring person. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sincerely, Barbara Sclafani-Lim
Speech Department
March 21, 2011
Lisa, we're all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We hope being with friends and family brings you comfort. With sympathy, Lesley, Dana and Amy from MCC
March 21, 2011
Lisa, we're all thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. We hope being with friends and family brings you comfort. With sympathy, Lesley, Dana, and Amy from MCC
Derek Williams
March 21, 2011
Diana, Lisa, Paul & David. I'm sure you know first hand what a great man your husband/Dad was. His attitude, gentle spirit, kindness toward people and dedication to his family was an inspiration to all of us. Having lived across the street from you all I have such great memories of Frank working outside and always willing to have a quick chat or just a big smile and wave. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time and may God Bless you all.
Derek, Donna & Family
March 21, 2011
Diana and Family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Frank was a great guy and our thoughts and prayers are with you
Deborah & John DeCourcey
Holden MA
Jim & Shirley Cuccaro
March 21, 2011
Diana and Family, may we offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Jim & Shirley Cuccaro
Marilyn Gallin
March 21, 2011
Diana, Frank was truly one of the sweetest men - he was a true gift and you were lucky to have shared your life with someone so special. I am so sorry for your loss - may his memory be a blessing.
Kathy Webber
March 21, 2011
Diana and children, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Frank is your special angel now watching over you all. He will be remembered fondly and missed dearly. Grief is God's was of proving we loved and were loved. With deepest sympathy and love to you all.
Dan Smith
March 20, 2011
Frank was the most wonderful person I ever worked for. He taught me so much about the right way to deal with other people. He cared about all of his employees in a way that's very uncommon in this day and age. My sincerest condolences to his family.
peter Stucchi
March 20, 2011
Mr. Peraino was a great man! I will always remember his smile.. Fondly Peter
March 20, 2011
Diana and children, Frank was a great guy, outstanding family man and a wonderfull friend. He will be missed.
Ed Gallin
Westborough, MA
March 20, 2011
Paul and family
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and your husband. He always had a smile on his face. my thoughts are with you guys
Jodi Hill
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