Vincenzo ‘Vince’ Perri, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 11, 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL. Born in Bianchi, Province of Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Annunziata (Quaranta) Perri.
Vince came to Canada in 1951, and later to Niagara Falls, NY in 1956. On November 2, 1963 he married Shelia A. (Hamilton) Perri in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Perri predeceased him on February 17, 2015. He was employed with Carpenters Local #280, was a Foreman for Laur and Mack, and worked for various other contactors and construction companies in Niagara County. Vince, along with his wife, owned and operated the Club Royal Restaurant in Niagara Falls for 23 years. A skilled woodworker, Vince taught furniture making classes in Italy, and enjoyed making furniture, winemaking, gardening, tending to his fig trees, making soppressata, and playing bocce.
Vincenzo is survived by his four children, Joseph (Bonnie) Perri, Joanne (Gary) Mangione, Vincent C. Perri and Julia Perri all of Niagara Falls, NY; seven grandchildren, Christina Wilczek, Stephanie Perri, Vincent D. Kirkpatrick, USAF Robert Kirkpatrick, Brian Perri, Dominique James and Jaylynn James; seven great- grandchildren, his siblings, Antonietta (late Enzo) Perri and Ottavio (Irene) Perri, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he was predeceased by his siblings, Giovanna (late Luigi) Perri, Christina (late Luigi) Sassone, and Mario (late Teresa) Perri.
The family would like to extend a thank you to his nieces and nephews who always checked in on him, as well as to his Godson, ‘Junior’, who was always there for him.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 11 from 11 – 1 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where services will begin at 1 PM. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Oishei Children’s Hospital or to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
