George Perini

Cherished husband, father and grandfather George Perini, 90, passed away November 6, 2021. George was born July 25, 1931 in Paterson, NJ to Cora and Flory Perini. He was raised in Lodi with his three siblings, Robert, Marie and Flory. George spent his childhood in Lodi surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a US Army veteran who served in the Korean War.

In 1961 George married his beloved wife Mary (nee Kowalak). Shortly after they moved to Montvale where he and Mary raised their family of four children Gina, George, Peter and Lynda.

George was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge.

George enjoyed summers in Ortley Beach with his family, tinkering in his downstairs workshop and travel with his wife. As his family grew, George’s greatest passion became time spent with his grandchildren Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn. George and Mary enjoyed many gatherings and holidays with their family. He will be missed for his love of his wife and family, his beautiful smile and friendly words. George always had a great anecdote to tell about his life and what a well-spent life it was! George was also legendary for his homemade Christmas ravioli, a tradition passed down from his beloved mother.

George will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years Mary, his children Gina, George, Peter and Lynda, as well as his son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Debbie and Anna, his grandchildren Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn as well as his future granddaughter-in-law Jessica. George will also be sorrowfully missed by his brother Flory, sisters-in-law Felicia and Mary, and his sister Marie. As well as his sister–in-law Dorothy and her husband Bob. George’s passing also saddens the hearts of many nieces and nephews and cousins who loved him dearly. George joins his parents, dear brother Bob and brother-in-law Art in his passing.

The family will accept visitors from 4 to 7 pm on Wednesday, November 10 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ. A funeral mass honoring George will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church in Park Ridge, NJ. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Lodi Boys and Girls Club, which enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To make a donation, please visit their site at: https://www.bgclbergen.org/ and click on Ways to Give at the bottom of their home page.