Fred J. Perrotta, 77
Mr. Fred J. Perrotta, Jr., 77, of 801 Perry St., Ellwood City passed away at the Beaver Valley Medical Center on Wednesday February 3, 2010 at 12:30 am.
Mr. Perrotta was born on November 19, 1932 on Racine Pa to the late Phillip Perrotta and Rose Gizzi Perrotta. Fred graduated from New Castle High School in 1950. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on February 12, 1953 and served with the 802 Quarter Master Battalion of the 7th Army Division until February 7, 1955 as a Corporal.
Mr. Perrotta was a past manager for the Tri-M Financial Co., the General Finance Co., and the Household Financial Co in Ellwood City. He then was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General for 22 years.
Fred was a member of the Ellwood City Kiwanis Club, the Ellwood City Wolves Club, the V.F.W. Post #252, the American legion Post #157, and the Knights of Columbus. He served as a director for the Packer youth football program in Ellwood City, and on the board of directors of the local Habitat for Humanity organization. Fred served on the Ellwood City Area School Board and the Lawrence County Vo-Tech School Board from 1977 until 1992. He was also very active with the Democratic Party in both Beaver and Lawrence County for many years. Fred enjoyed going dancing with his wife Ellen.
Mr. Perrotta is survived by his wife Ellen L. Mann Perrotta whom he married on October 4, 1958, one daughter and son in law; Celeste & Kevin Boehm of New Brighton, one son and daughter in law; Fred J. & Janine Perrotta III of Forrest Hill MD, two grandchildren; Leah, and Anthony Perrotta, two sisters; Yvonne Sainato, and Elizabeth Leitera both of New Castle, and a brother in law; Henry Delvecchio of VI.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Nancy Delvecchio.
Visitation will be held on Friday February 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc..
A mass of christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Mark Thomas officiating. Internment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday by 9:20 am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30 am. Members of the Veterans Honor Guard are asked to meet at the Church on Saturday by 10:45 am to conduct full military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the Ellwood City Wolves Club Scholarship Fund.
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Rachel Harper
Just wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of your father. I was one of his ct's on cardio, and enjoyed every minute I spent with him. He was such a sweetie, and I did'nt get to say goodbye to him because I was off a couple days and did'nt think he would be gone that quickly. My regards to all of you. Take Care, Rachel Harper
Connie Biordi Robinson
To the children of Fred and Ellen:
When I was a little girl, around 8 years old, your mother and father lived upstairs in our home at 506 Crescent Ave. They were newlyweds, and I believe the apartment was their first home. I still remember your mother's red fingernails and how she cried when they moved. I remember your dad's terrific smile and how he would manipulate the TV channel with string to change the station. (Early remote) But most of all I remember how very kind they were to me and my sister Celeste. They made living at our house great fun! Although I am now 60 years old, those memories still remain. I am only sorry that I never had the opportunity to meet their children. I now live in CT but you are in my thoughts.
My sincere sympathy.
Connie B. Robinson
Contact
Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
309 Spring Avenue
Ellwood City, PA. 16117
724-758-3222