Gaetano Perrino, age 82, of Medford passed away on Tuesday, August 15th surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Passo Di Mirabella, Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Teresina (Masciola) Perrino. Gaetano left Italy in 1966 and achieved the American dream. He was happiest spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Gaetano was the beloved husband of Elena (Cusano) Perrino, and the devoted father of Rose Perrino of Revere, John Perrino and his wife Tracy of Wilmington, Anna Grant and her husband Joseph of Lynnfield, Theresa Brunetto of Wilmington, and son in law, Michael Brunetto. He was the loving grandfather of Gennaro Perrino, Alessandra Costa, Vincenzo Costa, Anthony Costa, Domenic Costa, Gianna Brunetto, Antonia Brunetto, Sofia Brunetto, Gabriella Perrino, Brianna Perrino, and Angelo Perrino. Gaetano is survived by his brothers and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Friday, August 18th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 17th from 4 through 8 PM. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden.