Florence Perretta

Florence Perretta age 95, of Manchester, NH, died peacefully at home on March 30, 2020. A native of Westbury, Long Island NY, Florence Parillo attended St.Brigid's Grammar and High Schools. She met her husband Henry Perretta after World War II and they were married in 1949. Florence left her job at Bell Telephone, and started a family with three children in Westbury. The family moved to Endicott, NY in 1961, as Henry's career advanced in the shoe business. In 1964, Florence and Henry had a fourth child. The family moved to North Easton, MA in 1968, Hanover PA in 1972, and Amherst NH in 1978. Florence and Henry moved to Manchester, NH in 2007. Wherever she went, Florence left a trail of loving friends, and lifelong memories. Family was the absolute center of Florence's life and she devoted herself in supporting her husband and children in every way. She instilled in them the love education, curiosity, kindness, and fun. She did this with a relentless optimism, unswerving encouragement, sacrifice and remarkable determination. Her spirit will be remembered. She is predeceased by her husband Henry, and her siblings Louis, Albert and Edda. She is survived by her four children, Cecile, Henry, Chris, and Amelia, their spouses, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. The current pandemic precludes a public memorial service at this time. Your thoughts,prayers and fond memories are greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to Manchester Easter Seals ( https://www.easterseals.com/nh/ ) or Brattleboro Hospice ( https://brattleborohospice.org/ ).