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Vincent Perta Obituary
PLAINS — Vincent P. Perta, 88, of Plains, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2018, at his home with his family at his side.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Vincent was the son of the late Saverio (Sam) and Columbia Sabatina Perta. He attended GAR High School and was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict.
Vincent was employed for Craft Associates of Wilkes-Barre for many years and was also the owner of V/J's Hideaway in Plains for 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Baronowski Perta, on July 20, 1994; son, Vincent Perta, on May 29, 2000; infant great-grandson, Joseph Walkowiak, and sister, Rose Shurmanek.
Surviving are his daughters, Patti Shelley and her husband, Garry, of Plains; Darlene Lacomis and husband, Joe, of Pittston; son, Sam Perta and his wife, Lisa, of Kingston; daughter-in-law Elaine Perta, of Plains, nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Vincent's family would like to thank Erwine Home Health, especially his faithful aide, Chrissy Verga.
Funeral will be held 9:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, with Monsignor John J. Sempa, pastor, officiating. Interment with military honors accorded by the United States Army and the Plains American Legion Military Detail will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Family and friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made in Vincent's name to Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston.
For additional information or to leave Vincent's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Perta
Mary Ellen Stevens, Aging CM
January 21, 2018
Darlene and Sam, may your dad rest in peace and let light shine upon him, with deepest sympathy.
I know you guys worked on the Waiver Program so hard and diligently to get the added hours as quickly as it could of happened. You guys were wonderful to work with and staying on top of the IEB process. I wish all my families were like you.
January 20, 2018
Darlene, Sam and Patty our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wishing we could be there for you all, but know you are in our hearts. Sherie and Joe Pasternak, Scott Nixon, Charlie Nixon and Nancy Howell.
Nancy Howell
January 20, 2018
Darlene Sam and Patty so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you all at this time. Just know and remember your Dad had a good life and was well loved.
The Lewis Family
January 20, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss.The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. May you have a measure of comfort sharing the cherished memories that are in your hearts and in the support of dear friends.
January 20, 2018
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. He is with your Mom. Prayers . Dave & Mary Ann Harkenreader.
Linda and Bruce Briggs
January 20, 2018
Patti, Darlene and Sam We are so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of being at your house on Roland St when we were all younger with your mom and dad and mine.He was always a funny, loving, caring man and no doubt will be missed by all who had the honor of meeting him.Rest in Peace Mr. Perta, you had a great life with a great family. Keeping you all in our prayers...from my lips to Gods ear...(((HUGS))) Love you all
garry & patti shelley
January 20, 2018
pop...life without you will never be the same. your love, wisdom, strenght, support and encouragement has guided us thru the good times and the not-so-good times. you will be greatly missed. we will carry you in our hearts always. we're sad you are gone but so happy you're reunited with the love of your life.
you almost proved your favorite saying
the 1st 100 years are the hardest
rest in peace daddy
love you
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