Richard P. Perini
Richard P. Perini, age 87 of Alpha, NJ, born on January 3, 1935, passed away peacefully in Cape Coral, FL on December 6, 2022.
Richard joins his mother, Maria and his father, Gino, along with his three brothers, Dorando, Andrew and Monsignor Armando in Heaven.
Richard is survived by his wife Lore Perini of 63 years, their son David Perini of Pinehurst, NC and his wife Lorri, their daughters, Gabriella, Olivia, Brittani, Morgann, Aimee and their respective families and their son Christopher Perini of Milford, NJ, his wife Sally and their children, Benjamin, and Trinity.
Richard graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1952, St. Joseph College in 1956 and received his master’s degree in 1973 from Temple University. A veteran of the US Army, Richard served from 1956 till 1959 as a cryptographer in Alaska. Richard is best known as a school teacher, Principal and team leader in the Phillipsburg School District. His career spanned from 1959 till 1995.
In his spare time Richard ran two restaurants with his wife, Lore, “La Mancha” in Milford NJ and the “Pennsville Hotel” in Pennsville, PA. Work was his passion and talking with people was his addiction. Nothing was off the table, from religion to politics; Richard would engage with all and loved every minute of it, and they loved him. The world is a lesser place without his presence. He lived the impossible dream and there is no doubt he did it HIS WAY!
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Finegan Funeral Home, 924 2nd Ave. Alpha, N.J. from 4 to 6 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 5th Ave., Alpha, N.J. beginning at 10 am. Following the Mass, his ashes will be Entombed at St. Mary Mausoleum, Alpha, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, Pa. 18042