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November 2, 2007

John B. Perugino, 98, of Dallas, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 2, 2007, at his home.
Born in Curinga, Catanzaro, Italy, on October 18, 1909, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Elizabeth Gaudino Perugino.
John started Perugino Construction Company in 1936, and retired two years ago at 96 years of age.
He enjoyed hunting, reading and working in his blacksmith shop. He was a skilled craftsman- master of all trades.
He especially enjoyed creating beautiful hand-made furniture for his family.
John was a quiet gentleman who enjoyed his family and friends. He had just celebrated his 98th birthday with a party at his home for family and friends.
He and his wife, Vittoria celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary this year.
He was preceded in death by his son, James A. Perugino; brothers and sisters, Dominic, Antonio, Andrew, Bettina, Angela and Anna.
He is survived by his wife, Vittoria (Galati) Perugino, at home; his daughters and son, Betty and Danny Levitsky, of Dallas, Joe and Elly Perugino, of Kingston, and Sara and Don Kinch, of Endicott, N.Y.; brother, Philip Perugino, of Niagara Falls, Canada; grandchildren, Paul and Keeley, John, Tom and Sandy, Steve and Nancy, Vicki and Ray, Rachel and Elmer, and Joey; great-grandchildren, Zach, Lauren, Daniel, Meghan and Robin; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday from the A.J. Kopicki Funeral Home Inc., 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.