John Perna

John A. Perna of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on July 16, 2010, at Bethany Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Colorado Community Hospice. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from congestive heart failure. John is survived by his wife Marie Perna, his two sons and their wives: Greg and Dorie Perna, and Ron and Linda Perna; grandchildren Brandon, Courtney and Rocco Perna; sisters Amelia DeAngelo, Lena Governski and Betty Stringari; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives. John was born and raised in the Canon City region. He was the youngest of nine children. After high school John went to work for the Rio Grande Railroad. Shortly after, he was drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War. When he returned, he began working with the rail road again. On April 30,1955 he married the love of his life, Marie Senatore at St. Michael’s in Canon City. With the births of their two boys the Perna family was complete. John lived a long and fulfilling life filled with wonderful memories, a great love and joy in all that he did. Besides his family, John’s passions were gardening, his car, Italian food and making wine. He will be remembered for his laugh, dedication to working hard and his strength. He later suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, heart complications and diabetes, may he now rest in peace. The memorial service will be held on Monday, August 2nd at 10:00am at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Parish, 7240 West 12th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214, with a reception following immediately after. Any donations wanting to be made in John’s honor can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. There are several ways you do this, for more information please contact Courtney Perna at [email protected]