Mary Ruggiero Perrelli, 104, of East Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 in Hamden. She was the beloved wife of the late John Perrelli. Mary was born in New Haven on February 15th, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Louisa Pontecorvo Ruggiero. She had worked in the banking industry at the former First National Bank and later worked for the Albie Booth Senior Center for many years. Mary enjoyed reading and doing word-finding puzzles. She found great joy listening to her nephew Vinnie Penn’s Show on her iPad. Mother of Jennifer Abbatello (Anthony) and Louise Drago (Bill). Grandmother of Cheryl Maher (Jack), Sandi Gilston (Rick), Michael Drago (Angela), Steven Drago. Great-Grandmother of Lauren and Jaina Maher, Julia Gilston, Natalie and Mia Drago. Sister of Rachel DeGennaro and the late Julia Vanacore, Tess Riccitelli, Fortunata DeNicola, Thomas and Joseph Ruggiero. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hour will be Thursday morning, March 11th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. (Masks and social distancing strictly required for all services) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
So bless to have met Mary an she will always have a place in my heart. My grandson Nico thought the world of her an liked talking about sports with her. She has a wonderful loving family an my prayers go out to all of you…Rest in peace Mary,
We were very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. My mom, Mary and Rachel made a fine trio. There were so many stories told of their get together and hot dog runs. Our condolences.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember Mary and John Perrelli very well. They were good friends to my parents, Fred and Mary Vigorito. Who could forget Johnny’s Jimmy Durante routine! And Mary, what a classy lady. May she rest in peace.