Jeana Perella Passes Away

Jeana "Charlene" Perella, 83, died Wednesday, Sept. 27 at home in Jeffersonville, IN, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Woodson, TX, raised in Breckinridge, TX and spent her working life in North Reading, before relocating to Jeffersonville in retirement. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Cesino B. (Chet) Perella; brother James Doan (husband of Elaine, of Mobile, AL); four children, Pamela Lewis (wife of Jerry, of Wilmington, MA), Louie Perella (husband of Doreen, of Warren, RI), James Perella (husband of Kathy, of Cub Run, KY), and Sherri White (wife of Steven, of San Carlos, CA); six grandchildren, Kurt Jones (husband of Breanne, of Honolulu, HI), Eric Jones (of Andover, MA), Jenelle Braga (wife of Brian, of Dracut, MA), Lou E Perella (husband of Laura, of Riverside, RI), Kyle White and Ethan White (of San Carlos, CA); and five great grandchildren, Nate, Preston, Nora, Riley, and Kailey.

She enjoyed photography, travel, bird watching, the ocean and helping others. Her warm smile and caring attitude contributed to the success of her insurance office. Her nieces and nephews looked forward to her Sunday night home made pizza and chocolate cream pie. She was an insurance manager for over thirty years, working for Ivester Insurance of North Reading, MA. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, attending the Northside Congregation in Jeffersonville. She was active in the HONS (Shriner's Auxiliary), raising money for Shriners Burn Hospital for children, in Boston.

Visitation from 4-8 pm on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St, North Reading, MA. Funeral Service 10:30 am on Friday, Oct. 6, at Melrose Church of Christ, 409 Upham St, Melrose, MA; followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery, Elm St, North Reading, MA. The family wishes to sincerely thank Kindred Hospice of Jeffersonville, IN for their care and support during her final days, especially nurses Dawn and Allie, and CNA Amy.