Carla Jean Perry

Carla was born September 24, 1951 in Plattsburgh, NY the daughter of Jean (McGee) Perry of Plantsville and the late Carlton Perry.

She was a graduate of Southington High School and Mattatuck Community College Radiology program. She retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 2009.

“Carla loved animals, was an avid skier, and a fan of UCONN Women’s basketball. She will be remembered for her love of Colorado, Lake Placid NY, and Chazy Lake NY. In recent years, she developed a love of Facebook. She could always be counted on to be the first to comment on posts, and her endearing messages will be sincerely missed.

In addition to her mother she leaves her brother, Ricky Perry and his wife Jeanne of Plantsville; her niece Shannon Perry of W. Hartford, her nephew Timothy Perry of Plantsville and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Kim Perry. The family would like to thank Carla’s in home caregivers who became her second family over the past several years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 15th at 11 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be prior to the mass from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Gifts in Carla’s memory may be sent to Whiskers Pet Rescue, Bennett Square 134 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488.

For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com