Perin W. Diana, 93, of Bluffton, SC formerly of Washington Avenue, Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the NHC Rehab Center, Bluffton, SC. He was the husband of the late Carol Mary Lupoli Diana. Mr. Diana was born in New Haven on January 19, 1919; son of the late Pietro and Rose Poach Diana; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during WW II; had worked for John Hancock for many years until his retirement and was an avid college football fan. Father of Perin W. Diana, Jr. and his wife Linda of Okatie, SC, Richard Diana of Seattle, WA and the late William Diana. Grandfather of David (Nicole) Diana of Charlotte, SC, Jeffrey (Rachel) Diana of Burlington, CA and Kerrie (Richard) Powell of Durham, NC. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers Michael and Sperry Diana.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning Jan. 19th at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.