Rose C. Perrillo passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at home in Monroe. She was 95 years old.
The daughter of James and Mary Caleo Pignone, she was born July 15, 1924, in the Bronx.
Rose was a secretary for Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism in Monroe. She also owned a store, Thrifty Mart, on 17M in Monroe, and had various other occupations over the years including a retail worker and travel agent. Her last position was a greeter at Panera in her early 90’s.
Rose loved meeting new people.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church since 1960 and a member of the Christian Service Committee.
She had an avid love for travel and has visited many places around the world. She also loved music, dancing, wine, animals and, most of all, her family and friends.
Survivors include her sons Dr. Richard Perrillo of San Francisco, California, and Victor Perrillo of Huntington Beach, California; her daughter Johanna DeMaria and her husband Nicola of Monroe; her sister Jean Ferro and her husband Vincent of Jensen Beach, Florida; four grandchildren: Theresa DeMaria-Valdes and her husband Gonzalo, Joseph DeMaria and his wife Anne, Pattie DeMaria, andNicole Vitale and her husband Robert; and six great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband John, her sons James and John and her sisters Mae Tomei and Patricia Pignone.
A special thank you to all her loving aides, especially Jessie and Mike, and all the others who took wonderful care of her during her illness.
A Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe.
Interment followed at St. Columba Cemetery in Chester.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, N.Y. 10950.
Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home (845-782-8185; www.ssqfuneralhome.com).