Obituary of Carl H. Perretti

Carl Perretti, beloved and adored husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and all around great guy passed away December 18, 2017, at the age of 66. He was born June 10, 1951 in the Bronx, NY. His family moved to Continental Village (Cortland, NY) in 1965. Class of 1970 Lakeland High School Graduate, Carl married his high school sweetheart Deborah Bassett, and raised his family in Peekskill, NY, while working for 25 year as a baker, known as “Dennis”, at Modern Bake Shop. He spent the next 25 years as the Assistant Superintendent and as an integral part of the community at Beaver Ridge Housing in Yorktown Heights, NY. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family, especially “the wee-ones” as he commonly referred to his three grandchildren. As an avid sports fan he, didn’t miss an opportunity to watch any team play, but held a special place in his heart for the Mets and Jets. He enjoyed going to out to dinner, the theater, sporting events and any concert or game his grandkids were participating in. Carl was the devoted and enduring husband of Deborah; immensely loved and cherished father of Claudette (Monte) Stratton of Nanticoke, PA, Charles of San Francisco, CA, Jason of Mertztown, PA and Monique of Yonkers, NY; the ever-adored grandfather “Pa” to Kyle, Andrew and MacKenzie; respected brother of Peter, Richard and Christian; and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Bill Taeger. Carl was loved by all. To honor his life, friends and family will gather Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Nardone Funeral Home Peekskill, NY, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to Newport Youth Basketball, Eric Spencer, 8 Lawrence St., Nanticoke, PA 18634.