Madeline Catherine Perry was born October 22, 1924 in Somerville, Mass to Cosmo Guglietta and Mary Cavicchio. She graduated from Boston Trade School majoring in Millinery Hat making. Later she went on to make Military raincoats for the troops during WW11. She married a decorated war hero, Henry A. Perry Sr. on April 8, 1945. They had three children, Diana Gregory, Rev. Henry Perry Jr., and Ellen Smith. They began their life together in Somerville' moved to Arlington and during those years she worked catering, and at Raytheon Company, a U.S. defense contractor. They spent a few years in Burlington Ma., eventually retiring to San Diego, California, and did property management together. In 2013, her husband Henry passed away after 68 years of marriage. Madeline then returned to Cape Cod to live with her son, a place where her family had spent most of their summers.
Madeline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Her life was full with love. She was a very gentle, compassionate woman; always caring for those loved ones around her. Her smile would brighten a room. Her strength was outstanding.
On March 6, 2017, she passed away peacefully. We will truly miss her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mid-Cape Worship Center, P.O. Box 567, Dennisport, Ma 02639.
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