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David C. Gross Funeral Homes
Helen J. Perna
October 1st, 1914 - October 16th, 2014
Helen J. Perna, of Pass-a-Grille, passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 16, 2014. Helen was born on Oct. 1, 1914 in Chicago, IL. She was adopted at a young age by an Italian family and considered herself a true Italian. Helen is survived by and will be dearly missed by her husband of 66 years, Gino; sons, Marino (Lynda) and Terry (Heidi); grandsons, Garrett, Alex, and Colton; granddaughter, Tara (Patrick); and great-granddaughter, Roslyn. The world was blessed by her sweet smile and loving spirit for 100 years and 16 days. This was a goal she set for herself and was proud to have accomplished it with the help of her family, Brightstar nurses Essence and Sherika, and Suncoast Hospice. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday, Oct. 19th at the David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6366 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Monday, Oct. 20th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete Beach, with interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater. David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Central Avenue Chapel in St. Petersburg is serving the family. Service Information
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