Lucia “Lucy” Vecchio Perry, 87, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Whitney Manor, Hamden. Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Perry. She was born in New Haven on July 10, 1928; daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Tammaro Vecchio. Lucy enjoyed spending time, holidays and vacations with her family. Mother of Verna (Robert) Varrone, Joseph C. Perry, Jr., Debra Perry and Angela (Joseph) Pont. Sister of Christina Montagna, Alice Nazzaro and the late Carlo, Pasquale and Alfred Vecchio. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Bernards Cemetery, New Haven. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405.