Contributions to the tribute of Fred D. Perna

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Susan and Josh Applebaum planted a tree in memory of Fred Perna

Saturday, January 30, 2021

May this growing tree be a symbol of all the times of joy and happiness we have shared with Fred and our Gloversville family Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Josh Applebaum posted a condolence

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Dear Mary, Tony & Debbie and the entire family, After getting the call from David , I have spent that last while thinking about Fred and in fact all of you … OUR GLOVERSVILLE FAMILY. Hopefully what I am about to say, can in a small way help…… Its hard to believe that I am already sixty , and about to become a Grandfather. I feel , when it comes down to what is important in life ( at the end of it all) , IT IS RELATIONSHIPS AND MEMORIES. I want to thank Fred ( and all of you ) for giving is the absolute best of both ( RELATIONSHIPS & MEMORIES). With the obvious consideration of one’s immediate family , I can honestly say that there is no place or group of people who have impacted us more than you guys. We have nothing but smiles , laughter , joy , warmth , and love when it comes to the time we have spent together. Till this day, I remember( 55yrs ago) , walking up those wooden stairs ( on McKinley Place ) coming up early Saturday morning just arriving from Montreal. It was the best time because we had the whole weekend ahead of us. WHAT TROUBLE WOULD LAY AHEAD… When my family gets to reminiscing it always comes back to you all – OUR GLOVERSVILLE FAMILY. We shared JOY AND PAIN together. But in the end we always wind up smiling , laughing at ourselves for something stupid we did. But , in the end always being left with a warm feeling of connection. FOR THAT AGAIN (WHICH IS SO MUCH PART OF ME ) , I THANK FRED FOR HIS INTEGRAL PART AND THANK YOU ALL. Life moves on as do the CYCLES that define it. No matter what happens we will have our memories , connections , and love. God Bless you all & THANKS AGAIN …… Josh and Susan Applebaum

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John & Janice Britt posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Fred was such a warm and caring person. We always looked forward to seeing him (and Mary). His smile would warm a room and he was just fun to talk with. We know his loving memories will keep him forever with you, may you find peace and solace in them. John & Janice Britt

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Steve LaMantia posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Mr. Pern was a second dad to so many of us growing up including me. 20 McKinley Place was my home away from home. There were so many weekends where we would all end up sleeping on the Perna's living room floor. We would wake up to the smell of multiple breakfast meats cooking in the griddle and Mr. Pern instructing us to get our butts up and eat. Dave's friends were always treated like family. The Perna's door was (literally) always open. Mr. Pern, I'm going to really miss talking Yankees with you and telling funny stories about when David and I were kids. I envision you being with him now which gives me peace. Whenever I left the house, you would say, “Take care of yourself, bud.” I will Mr. Pern. Thanks for all that you have done for me. --Steve LaMantia

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Gale Poole posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Dear Mary and family, My heart aches for all of you in the loss of Fred. He was a great guy - one of a kind. Heaven is a much better place with him there. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you as only He can. Love, Gale (Squillace) Poole

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Randy and Robin Benedict posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Mary, Debbie, Tony and family. We are so very sorry to read of Fred's passing. We have so many wonderful memories that we've shared .... our many years of Drum Corps together, Fred being a groomsman in our wedding, Elton Leather, the last Drum Corps contest that the four of us attended together in the pouring down rain, our get togethers when we returned to NY for a visit, and the love that we've shared with all of you over our lifetime. We know Fred's up there visiting with Mom and Dad right now. May you rest in peace dear friend ... Heaven gained another angel. Love, Randy and Rob

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Tami Brown posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Mary and family, so sorry to read about Fred. Drum corps wouldn't have been what it was without him. Sending my sincere condolences to the entire family. May he Rest In Peace. All my love and prayers, Tami Brown (Benedict)

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RICHARD PERNA uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Uncle Freddy was always the type of person who would be in a room and he wouldn't need to say anything but you knew he was there looking at everyone.Then out of nowhere you would here is voice and he would never stop.He was always positive and smiling. He always made you feel welcomed and loved .Thank you Uncle for being there for us .We love and miss you !!!

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The family of Fred D. Perna uploaded a photo

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Fred D. Perna

1937 - 2021

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Fred D. Perna

1937 - 2021

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