Obituary: Pietro Perillo, 90, of Wallingford

Information via Wallingford Funeral Home

Pietro Perillo, 90, of Wallingford, loving husband of Anna (DelGreco) Perillo for 66 years, passed away peacefully April 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gioia Sannitica, Italy on April 1, 1929, a son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Raccio) Perillo.

He worked as a janitor for the Wallingford Public Schools for many years until retiring. He was an avid gardener and made his own wine with the grapes he grew. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who's family were the joy of his life.

In addition to his wife, Anna, he is survived by his son, John Perillo and his wife, Joy, of Wallingford; his grandsons, Michael Perillo and his wife Stephanie of Wallingford and Adam Perillo of Middletown; his brother and sister-in-law, Enrico and Leila DelGreco; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Vittorio Perillo, and his sisters, Nunziata, Concetta, and Maria Perillo.

His family will receive relatives and friends at the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St., Ext., Wallingford on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 directly at Most Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford.

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