It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Joe on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Enrica for nealy 40 years. Dearly loved father of Carmine (Darlene), Janet Wardle (Dave) and Marsha Baker (Chris). He was a loving Nono to Joseph and Maia Perri, George and Lucas Baker and Samantha, Alicia and Erika Wardle. Joe, born September 21, 1940 in Catanzaro, Italy was the son of Antonietta and the late Carmine Perri and son-in-law of Ida and the late Gabriele Provenzano. Dear brother of Achille (late Stella), Silvio (Sandra), Theresa and Egidio 'Eddy' Perri and dear brother-in-law of Anthony and Silvana Nelli. Special Zio to Amanda and Stephen Nelli, Chris, Daniel, Celeste, Julia, James and Andrea Perri. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Church on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Victor Amadio officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Gregory's Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. The Perri family wishes to express their appreciation to the individuals who stopped to help at the scene of the accident, the paramedics, the fire department and the Ontario Provincial Police. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to the doctor and staff at Matthew's Memorial Hospital in Richards Landing for the excellent care and support. He lived his life with love and compassion. He was a role model to all of us.
