Jack Perrone

Age 80, of Lansing, died Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Ontario, Canada.  He was born October 9, 1930, in Bath, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Anna (D’Anna) Perrone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Frank and Dominick Perrone, his sister Leonarda Bono, and his brothers-in-law Russell Bono and Charles Doering.

He is survived by his beloved friend Linda Spence of East Lansing, his sister Rose Doering of Grand Rapids, brother Vito (Carmel) Perrone of Cambridge, MA, and sister-in-law Margaret Perrone of Lansing.  He is also survived by nephews Nick (Mary) Bono of Grand Rapids, Joseph Bono of West Bloomfield; Frank Perrone of Livonia, William (Pamela) Perrone of East Lansing, Thomas (Sherry) Perrone of Battle Creek, Dominick (Amy) Perrone of Oak Park, John, Joseph (Alice), Timothy (Rosemarie) and Daniel Perrone, all of Lansing; Fr. Vito Perrone, of San Francisco, CA, and Christopher (Aimee) of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Patrick (Caroline) of Nutley, NJ, Jack (Monica) of Rochester, MN, and Sean (Adonica) Perrone of Watertown, MA; Charles (Lynne) of Santa Monica, CA, Joseph (Lynn) of Clarksville, IN, and John (Kathleen) Doering of Midland; and nieces, Grace Slott and Anna Flak of Grand Rapids; Mary Anne Perrone (Ricardo Bartelme) of Ann Arbor, Margaret Perrone of Westlake Village, CA; Maryann (Laurant) Van Kote of Lyon, France, Siobhan (Jim) Waldinger of Danvers, MA; and Anne (Richard) Baker of Vermontville. He is also survived by several grandnieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews.

Jack was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School Class of 1948, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a lifelong member of Church of the Resurrection in Lansing, actively serving as Usher, St. Vincent de Paul and Food Bank volunteer, and Ox Roast Festival treasurer.  Jack also enjoyed memberships in the Lansing Jaycees and Jug & Mug Ski Club.  Jack retired from the State of Michigan in 1984 after a long career with the Department of Transportation.  He was an avid golfer, skier, and photographer, and served as his family historian.  Our beloved Uncle Jack will be remembered as kind and generous to his family, friends, church and community.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with the Rev. Fr. Vito Perrone and the Rev. Fr. William J. Koenigsknecht as con-celebrants. The Rite of Committal will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the Church of the Resurrection.

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jack perrone
June 21, 2011 at 10:21 am

Jack’s warm smile, friendliness and kind words will be missed!

Maxine Murdoch

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Suzanne Laurion
June 21, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Jack was the symbol of Christ’s love to me in his work both as an usher and in his work at the St. Vincent De Paul society food bank at our parish. I am saddened by his passing.

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Marcia Barrons Maiville
June 21, 2011 at 5:17 pm

My heart is heavy and I speak for all of the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in telling all of you that Jack will be missed more than words can say. Jack saw the face of Christ in everyone and he was the face of Christ to all he so graciously served. Heaven called home a true champion of the poor.

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Roshni Kulkarni &Thiru Thiruvengadam
June 22, 2011 at 8:43 am

We are so sorry to hear about Jack. Our heartfelt sympathies to Linda Spence and the family. Jack was always so vivacious and vibrant. He will be sorely missed.
Roshni and Thiru

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Lori Houghton-Rahrig and Kevin Rahrig
June 22, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Dear Linda and family of Jack,

We are so, so sorry to hear about Jack. What a wonderful man. He will be missed terribly. We are so happy that we were able to recently have dinner with Linda and Jack. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lori and Kevin

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Dave, Pam and Katie Paradis
June 23, 2011 at 10:01 am

Linda, and Family of Jack: Jack will be missed very much. He was a wonderful man who always showed his love and caring for others. Even though he may no longer be on this earth with us, we know that he is always with us in our hearts and memories. Jack may you be enjoying a good round of golf up stairs!

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Michelina M. Kelly
June 24, 2011 at 11:00 am

Jack Perrone’s Family: I am so sorry to hear bout Jack. As you share the stories and memories of how Jack lived his life and how very much he meant to soooo many peoople, may you find comfort through this difficult time. I am sure the Good Lord has welcomed him with open arms and the Good Lord will watch over you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Michelina (Mickey) Kelly

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