Nancy M. Nuzzolillo, 77, of San Jose, California, formerly of New Haven, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA. She was the beloved wife of the late David A. Perras M.D. Nancy was born in New Haven on September 19, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Julius and Elizabeth Purifacato Nuzzolillo. A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree from the University of California San Francisco. Nancy worked as a nurse practitioner at Student Health at San Jose State University since 1980. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, exercising and was a volunteer for the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley. Sister of Pasquale (Angele) Nuzzolillo and Elizabeth “Betty” Nuzzo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday morning, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 (masks and social distancing required). Her funeral procession will leave at 11:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, North Haven at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mad to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, 3027 Penitencia Circle, San Jose, CA 95132
Love you miss you⭕️❌💔😘
Nancy was one of the kindest, sweetest and most generous human beings I have known. She was like the mama of our yoga group, taking care of everyone, offering to bake a cake for someone’s birthday or bringing something delicious just because she felt like it. Her bright smile lit up the room as soon as she entered. She was loved by everyone who was part of her life and she loved everyone unconditionally. She was an inspiration on how to live and celebrate life to the fullest. I am grateful to have known her and to have been touched by her kindness and generosity. Her beautiful memories will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences to the family. Sending lots of love during this difficult time.
Where does one begin… Opera, birds or baking. There were so many layers to Nancy personally, professionally and privately . Nancy was the perfect ‘” front of the house” for “Andare” and for life. As we hand her over to the Lord we leave in the knowledge and comfort of eternal life. My deepest condolences to the Nuzzolillo family who were very close AND to her friends and colleagues , many of who are more than friends but family.
Nancy was a one of the most compassionate Nurse practitioners. No one ever left her office without feeling they had been listen to and their health and well-being had been addressed. She never rush a patient out of her office. She never belittled or judged, she educated and spoke from her heart always. She made connections for her patients and worked with them to achieve their healthiest being. She treated the person as a whole.
She came from a culture where food is love and nobody left her presence without feeling this love. Thanks you for all the dinners, potlucks, cookies and cooking classes. But no matter how many times you taught me to make hummus it will never taste like yours. It will have love but nothing like the Nancy love.
She had a passion for life and human connection from yoga, cooking, teaching ESL, teaching cooking classes, traveling, opera, birds, her garden and friends. She knew the importance of connections and has kept friends from every aspect of her life. She engaged in conversations with everyone.
Nancy thank you for being part of my life and teaching me so much my dear friend. I will take the lessons you have taught me. I will miss you but I know you are at Peace and surrounded by love.
Whenever I was in Nan’s presence I’d feel something good immediately.
This happens to us, for us, once in awhile.
Nan had a great vibe, gracious, kind, welcoming, natural, easy, real—her smile was as bright as her spirit.
Her interests, capabilities, curiosities and energy were boundless!
She packed ALOT of living in each 24 hours she was given.
To me, Nan was the older sister I never had…and I loved her.
I’m gonna miss that smile, those twinkling eyes, and her signature arched eyebrow when she was plotting something naughty!
I’m sorry Betty and Pat we couldn’t keep your sister with us longer.
My sincere condolences to the Nuzzollilo and Nuzzo families.
Peace be with you…
Nancy “Annunziata” I would call you then we would laugh
Will miss you
Marisa tua amica