Gerard Michael Perna Obituary
Gerard Michael Perna, born on September 18, 1934, passed away on July 16, 2026. Gerard leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Salvatore Perna and Theresa DeLuca; and his wife Patricia Ann Perna. He is survived by: his children, Linda Dougherty (David), Janice Anderson (Scott) and Michael Perna (Melissa); his grandchildren, Kieran Dougherty, Brianna Dougherty, Julia Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Troy Perna and Kylie Perna; and his siblings, Lucille Waszak, Patrick and Agnes Perna.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be sent in Jerry's memory to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Donations can be made by clicking this link (https://give.mskcc.org*39dmv9*_gcl_au*MTQyOTIzMjg0NC4xNzg0MzkxODk1).
