Peter D. Perritano

Mr. Peter D. Perritano, age 66, a native Utican, currently of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Utica on July 7, 1942, Peter was the son of the late Peter A. and Ann W. (Wood) Perritano. He was raised in Utica and attended T. R. Proctor High School, and in 1960 he graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles, California where he excelled in the sports of swimming and football. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served his country from 1960-1964 and while in the service he attended the University of Maryland. Peter was an enterprising man whose work ethic led him to various professional opportunities. He began his working career in the insurance industry with Metropolitan Insurance Company and he also held a position with Suburban Food Company. At the inception of the technological era, he was associated with several companies including Addressograph Multigraph Corporation. He could also be counted on to assist in the family restaurant, Adamo’s, on Columbia St. He established and held the office of president of Northeast Technical Systems, Inc. which originated locally until he moved his home and operations to Pennsylvania in the late 1980’s. He was a natural salesman and had a charismatic personality; he will be remembered as a man who was passionate about his work. In 2001 he was married to the former Kathy Lagoss; they experienced life together with much love, respect, and honor. Peter was an avid golfer. This sport was introduced to him at the age of three and he participated and won many tournaments, frequenting the fairway with many renowned players. He also shared the interest of hunting and held true friendships and memories during these outings. Utica was always a sacred place for Peter to return to; his love of family, longtime friendships, and his Italian heritage and customs always made him feel that he was connected to his past. Although he had wonderful new beginnings in his life, he never said goodbye to his roots and the traditions that made him the man he became. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; his devoted sons and daughter-in-law, Peter and Kathie Perritano of Utica, and Michael Perritano of Jacksonville, FL, and their mother, Beverly; and his granddaughter, Mandolin. He shared a great closeness with his sister, Lynda Padula, and her husband, Dennis, of Utica. Survivors also include his nieces and nephews, who he loved dearly, Renata and Joseph Dunadee, and Joseph and Heather Padula, Dennis Padula II, Peter Padula, and Danielle LaBella; his aunts, uncles, and cousins; his mother-in-law, Thelma Lagoss and her companion, Stanley. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Peter’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with military honors. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Peter D. Perritano

July 7, 1942 - December 10, 2008