Joan M. Perna Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Marie Perna passed away on October 24, 2021. Joan was born in Stamford, CT on January 27, 1939. She was the loving daughter of the late Michael F. Perna and Josephine C. (Pirro) Perna. She is survived by her daughter, Kerry A. Schmeiler. Joan is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joan is predeceased by her brother Joseph A. Perna, Sr., sister Dorothy Perna Schmeiler and brother Edwin Richard Perna. She was the matriarch of our family and a loving, supportive, nurturing soul who will always remain in our thoughts and in our hearts. Joan was a lifetime resident of Stamford, CT and was strong in her Christian faith. She was a born-again Christian who made it a priority to spread the Gospel. She sent daily Bible verses to family and friends every morning. She was a graduate of Stamford High School. She was retired from Stamford Hospital after working many years in the finance department. She also had a background in banking, book keeping and switch board operation, as well as holding a realtor’s license. Joan had a heart of gold and would do anything for her family or friends. She was always thinking of others before herself. Joan lit up any room she was in. When she walked into a room, she showed such confidence. She enjoyed dancing in her earlier years. She also had a passion for cooking, the arts and a zest for life. Family will receive relatives and friends for services for Prayer Services at 10 am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. Her interment will follow at St Mary’s Cemetery, 399 North St, in Greenwich, CT. For the safety of all those attending her funeral services, please wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. To leave an expression of sympathy for Joan’s family online, please sign the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or visit the funeral home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Joan M. Perna

January 27, 1939 - October 24, 2021