Loving Husband, Father,
Grandfather and Great Grandfather

Angelo N. Perno, 91, of the Town of Niagara, NY died on Wednesday June 17, 2009 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Angelo was born in Niagara Falls, NY and was the son of the late Dominic and Maria (Critelli) Muraco-Perno.

Angelo was raised of humble surroundings on a farm where he learned hard work. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on an aircraft carrier during World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor from April 16, 1943 until his honorable discharge on April 20, 1946. He was awarded an American Theater Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Medal. On September 14, 1946 he married Jennie D. (Finitz) Perno at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Angelo was employed at the former Hooker Chemical Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY as a machinist, and retired in 1979 after 33 years of service. He was a longtime active member of St. Leo's Church in the Town of Niagara as well as serving as an usher and Catholic Charities volunteer. He liked gardening and was an avid sports fan but most of all; Angelo enjoyed spending time with his family. He truly lived by the statement "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself." He would know the neighbors well and showed concern for them.

In addition to his wife of sixty two years, Mr. Perno is survived by his daughter Beverly Jean Perno-Conte (David C.) Millis of Orlando, FL; a son Robert Dominic (Deborah) Perno of Niagara Falls, NY and another daughter Cynthia Marie Perno (Craig R.) Moeller of Melbourne, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kris (Christina) Conte, Joel (Andrea) Conte, Jared (Janeth) Conte, SSgt. Justin (Betony) Conte,USAF, Aaron Conte, Gina (Paul) Urban, Robert A. Perno, Anthony Dominic Perno (fiancé' Adrienne Rivers), Alyssa L. Moeller, Marlayna Moeller, Alicia Moeller and Craig Moeller, his great grandchildren Alexander Angelo Conte, Ryan E. Conte, William L. Conte, Joshua D. Conte, Blake Dominic Conte, Juliana B. Conte, Talia, Parker,Katie,Cara and Paulie Urban one brother Frank (Betty) Perno of Niagara Falls, NY; two sisters Elizabeth (late Marino) Galante of Niagara Falls, NY and Josephine (late Leo) Bongiovanni of Palmdale, CA and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers Thomas (late Bonnie) Muraco and Luigi "Louie" (Jennie of Niagara Falls, NY) Muraco and three sisters Mary Paonessa, Bessie (late Alfred) DiGregorio and Frances (late Angelo) Chiccone.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Monday June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.