John Perna
In Loving Memory
Born
November 15,1928
Canon City, Colorado

 Passed Away
July 16, 2010
Lakewood, Colorado

 John A. Perna of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on July 16, 2010, at Bethany Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Colorado Community Hospice. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from congestive heart failure.

John is survived by his wife Marie Perna, his two sons and their wives: Greg and Dorie Perna, and Ron and Linda Perna; grandchildren Brandon, Courtney and Rocco Perna; sisters Amelia DeAngelo, Lena Governski and Betty Stringari; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

John was born and raised in the Canon City region. He was the youngest of nine children. After high school John went to work for the Rio Grande Railroad. Shortly after, he was drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War. When he returned, he began working with the rail road again. On April 30,1955 he married the love of his life, Marie Senatore at St. Michael's in Canon City. With the births of their two boys the Perna family was complete. John lived a long and fulfilling life filled with wonderful memories, a great love and joy in all that he did. Besides his family, John's passions were gardening, his car, Italian food and making wine. He will be remembered for his laugh, dedication to working hard and his strength. He later suffered from Alzheimer's disease, heart complications and diabetes, may he now rest in peace.

The memorial service will be held on Monday, August 2nd at 10:00am at St. Bernadette's Catholic Parish, 7240 West 12th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214, with a reception following immediately after.

Any donations wanting to be made in John's honor can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. There are several ways you do this, for more information please contact Courtney Perna at clperna@gmail.com
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Memorial Service:
8/2/2010 10:00 a.m., St. Bernadette's Catholic Parish, 7240 West 12th Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80214



  
Memorial Guest Book

08/01/2010
Fred F. Jones

Very sorry to hear of your loss. The Jones Family
07/30/2010
Ed, Marlene, Janene, Jody and Families, and Auntie Em

Uncle John was a giant among men...One will always remember all the seedlings of love, generosity, hope, strength and will, planted so carefully, in his "garden of love". All one needed to do is ask and it was yours. Auntie Marie, you have been a wonderdous caregiver. We know the last several years have been rough for you and each member of your family. You have paid the highest emotional and physical price from uttering the words, "Until death do us part." Thank you for being brave, loving and kind. May God be with you and yours. Sending all our love, Marlene
07/30/2010
Dennis & Norma Mason

Our deepest sympathy to the family. We know how much losing a parent can be, we have lost both parents on both of our families. A year ago I lost my brother Arnold Mason about the same age. We wish the blessings of the Lord to be with each of the family and help them thru the sadness. Dennis & Norma
07/28/2010
Ms. Lorilee DiLoreto

Uncle John we will miss you very much. Marie, Greg and Ron. My prayers are with you all in your time of mourning. I sure Love you all and miss being able to see you . I will always remember the good times our family has had. God will give you the strength to get through this for he is with you. For God is not the God of the dead but of the living. I just praise God for you all. My family, for he is the one who gave you all to me. All my love and prayers are with you.
07/28/2010
Dennis and Joanna Weseloh

Uncle John will always be remembered. The wine making photos will always be treasured. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
07/27/2010
Richard and Phyllis Newton and Family

We will all miss him so much. He was a very important glue to all in our family. Always so happy, generous and creative. He always loved every minute of life, and that radiated to all of us around him. He was so devoted to Marie and Greg and Ron, and, of course, to everyone in his family. He is now resting with all his brothers and sisters. Peace and love to all of you. Love, Richard & Phyllis


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