Anna Mary Peraino, 70, of Voorhees NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 5, 2016.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always prioritized family above all else, and lived her life with courage, strength, and dignity.
Anna was born in Philadelphia on October 24, 1945 and was married to Joseph Peraino Sr. (deceased) for 50 years.
http://www.forevermissed.com/joseph-peraino-sr/#about
Anna had a 20 year career in the gaming industry as a black jack dealer in both Reno NV and Atlantic City NJ, until her lung cancer diagnosis in 2000.
She beat the odds and astounded even the doctors surviving 16 years with recurring lung cancer.
Anna is survived by two daughters Pamela Buzzetto of Tampa FL and Agnes Peraino of Voorhees NJ; and also has a deceased son Joseph Peraino Jr. Anna has four grandchildren: Danielle Escobar and Michael Buzzetto both of Tampa Florida, Joseph Peraino III and Vincenzo Peraino both of Media PA; and three great grandchildren.
She has two surviving brothers Leonard Castelli of Woodbury NJ & Thomas Lowe of Williamstown NJ; two surviving sisters Mariea (Marge) Castelli of Clementon NJ and Patricia Sullivan of Woodbury NJ; and a deceased sister Susan Castelli.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
A family memorial and remembrance service has been tentatively scheduled on Monday, May 16th at 7:00 PM at Tori’s Bistro at 1218 Chews Landing Rd, Clementon NJ 08021
We will remember her forever.
Wtitten by Pat Sullivan for the memorial service.
Anne came from a poor family and struggled through her childhood, but always with the love and support of her brothers and sisters. This bond that was forged through the need to survive & has stood the test of time over the past 7 decades.
Overcoming hardships & marrying man that truly loved her, gave her hope for the future. When her children arrived, she became the epitome of motherhood. Nothing was too good or too much when it came to her kids. Always a beauty with a classic style, she set the standard for being the perfect homemaker.
But when circumstances changed and the chips were down, she stood up and stood her ground, becoming, a hesitant at first, career woman in a strange town. Missing her family & with a new skill set, she came home to us and continued to succeed.
When she lost Joseph in 1996, we thought she would shatter, but although a piece of her heart was gone, she forced herself to go on.
When her grandchildren & great grandchildren came along, she could not have been happier spending time with them, making memories and giving them unwaivering support in all of their endevours.
In 2000 she again was faced with another devistating event that would test her strength & fortitude. Battling cancer for 16 years, my sister never gave up. Through dr. appointments, scans, surgeries and follow-ups, she held on and held it together. She was truly a living, breathing inspiration and example of someone who loved life and loved her family.
We all have our special Aunt Anne/Grandmom stories. and I'm sure we will tell them over & over again. She really was one of a kind and we will miss her everyday.
Family together celebrating Mom's life. Just what she would want...
In October 2015 we threw a 70th birthday party for mom at the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill and invited the whole family to join us in this celebration.
https://youtu.be/Jl8xZ9dl01w
