Obituary of Alvaro Peruzzi

LITTLE FALLS - Alvaro Peruzzi, 86 of 79 Church Street, Little Falls passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at his home, with his beloved family by his side. Alvaro was born on July 27, 1929 in Supino, Italy, the son of the late Ferdinando and Virginia (Tomei) Peruzzi. He was educated in his native schools, moving to Rome Italy at an early age. Most of the years he lived in Italy were spent in Rome, with the exception of summers which were spent in Supino with relatives. In 1948, Alvaro, along with his sister Silvana, traveled across the seas from Italy to this country to start a new life. Alvaro was a Veteran of the Korean War. He entered the US Army on February 13, 1952, serving our country until January 5, 1955, when he was honorably discharged as a Corporal. On September 16, 1956 he was united in marriage to the former Rosemarie Zuccaro at St. Joseph’s Church, Little Falls. Alvaro and Rosemarie owned and operated Al’s Shoe Service in Little Falls for 48 years, retiring in 1997. They were blessed with 51 years of marriage before Mrs. Peruzzi predeceased him on June 19, 2008. Alvaro was a member of the Holy Family Parish Church, Little Falls, as well as a member of the DeCarlo-Staffo Post # 8, ITAM, Little Falls. He was an avid golfer for over 30 years, playing in numerous leagues during which he proudly achieved 2 holes-in-one. Alvaro not only loved playing the game of golf, but also teaching his children and grandchildren how to play. Alvaro loved nature, animals of all kinds, and spending time outside. Some of his other passions in life were gardening and carpentry, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving, caring man who was dedicated to his family and will be greatly missed. Alvaro is survived by his children, daughter; Angela Bright and her husband David, sons; Alvaro Peruzzi, Jr. and his wife Michelle, Lawrence Peruzzi and his fiancée Paula Iannello, and Renato Peruzzi, all of Little Falls, his grandchildren; Janella Peruzzi, Alexander Peruzzi, Zachary Bright, Hayley and Makenna Peruzzi, his step grandchildren Alyssa Papaleo, Ethan and Maya Iannello, his great-grandchildren Aidyn Spight and Noah Peruzzi, his brother and sister-in-law Henry and Leslie Zuccaro, as well as his beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins, both here in the US, and his native Italy. He was predeceased by his twin daughters Linda and Lisa Peruzzi, his sister Silvana and husband, Nicola Spagnolo, and his in-laws, Henry and Rose Zuccaro. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Holy Family Parish Church, Cor. Main & John St’s., Little Falls with the Rev. Terrance Healy officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Herkimer. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 10-11 am, and attend the funeral service to follow. The family invites everyone for a reception and celebration of Alvaro’s life, which will be held at his residence, 79 Church Street, following all services. It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mr. Peruzzi be considered to Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 as well as the Herkimer County Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407. Envelopes will be available at the church and at the funeral home for this purpose. The family of Alvaro Peruzzi would like to extend a special thanks to the Hospice & Palliative Care staff, especially Tina, for their care and compassion, and a special thank you to his personal care giver, Pat Sullivan, for the genuine love and compassion she poured out while caring for our Dad.