Obituary for John "Bud" Perunko
John "Bud" Perunko, age 92, of Donora, PA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born April 29, 1930 in Donora, PA the son of the late John Perunko and the late Margaret Buckeye Perunko.
He was a member of the former St. Dominic Parish and enjoyed singing in the church choir with his wife Alberina. Bud was an avid reader, gardener, and Steeler fan. He enjoyed fly fishing and hunting with his buddies at Camp Lullu Belle.
Bud was a vetrean serving with the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alberina (Capozza) Perunko and his daughter Jayne F. Tordi.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his four children, Soo (Gary) Greco of Charleroi, Tracy (Wade) Francis of Donora, Jack Perunko of Rostraver Twp. and Mark (Mary) Perunko of Charleroi; six grandchildren, Ryan Painter, David (Sherry) Martinelli, Adam Martinelli, Jonathan (Sara) Klein, Jessica (Pete) Bahl, and Anne Perunko; also five great grandchildren.
A very special thank you to Bud's "Buddies," caregivers; Amber Tirpak, Natalie Cianciullo, Natalie Cochran, and Mary Jericho. Their love and support kept John's ship afloat.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday, May 1, 2023. A Blessing Service will be held at 6:00 PM in the funeral home.
Since John loved reading Louis L'Amour books from the Donora Library please consider making memorial donations in John's name to the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
He was born April 29, 1930 in Donora, PA the son of the late John Perunko and the late Margaret Buckeye Perunko.
He was a member of the former St. Dominic Parish and enjoyed singing in the church choir with his wife Alberina. Bud was an avid reader, gardener, and Steeler fan. He enjoyed fly fishing and hunting with his buddies at Camp Lullu Belle.
Bud was a vetrean serving with the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alberina (Capozza) Perunko and his daughter Jayne F. Tordi.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his four children, Soo (Gary) Greco of Charleroi, Tracy (Wade) Francis of Donora, Jack Perunko of Rostraver Twp. and Mark (Mary) Perunko of Charleroi; six grandchildren, Ryan Painter, David (Sherry) Martinelli, Adam Martinelli, Jonathan (Sara) Klein, Jessica (Pete) Bahl, and Anne Perunko; also five great grandchildren.
A very special thank you to Bud's "Buddies," caregivers; Amber Tirpak, Natalie Cianciullo, Natalie Cochran, and Mary Jericho. Their love and support kept John's ship afloat.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday, May 1, 2023. A Blessing Service will be held at 6:00 PM in the funeral home.
Since John loved reading Louis L'Amour books from the Donora Library please consider making memorial donations in John's name to the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com