Elsie Perillo

SCHENECTADY -Surrounded by her loving family, Elsie Perillo. 94 of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at the Teresian House on Saturday, March 16th. Born on July 15, 1918 in Schenectady, Elsie was the daughter of Luigi DeMeo and Catherine (Famiano) DeMeo. She was predeceased by Joseph, her beloved husband of 56 years, her sisters Mary DeSarbo, Philamena Friguletto, Florence Tiscione, Rose DeMeo and brothers Ralph DeMeo, Tony DeMeo and Arthur DeMeo. She leaves behind 3 loving children: Joyce (Louis) Sammo; Robert (Jeannine); and Joann (John)Perillo-Lasky; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Employed at the Carl Co. in Schenectady Elsie later worked for her son Robert at his restaurants in Cobleskill and Duanesburg. In her younger days she was an officer of the South Schenectady Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and active member of the Son's of Italy in Schenectady. She was also a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Rotterdam. Elsie was a kind, and loving person who reached out to all who knew her with generosity and love. Her most cherished times were family gatherings spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an outstanding cook and homemaker and no one ever left her house hungry. Everyone who knew Elsie knew that aside from her family, her passion was playing Bingo and poker and betting on the horses. She loved her outings to the Saratoga Racino with Pat Jarvis and the rest of the Teresian House gang. When she won, everyone won! . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Rossi& Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union St., Schenectady on Tuesday evening, March 26th from 4:00-7:00PM. There will be a mass of Christian Burial at the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, at 11:15AM on Wednesday, March 27th. Interment will be at St. Cyril Cemetery, Rotterdam. Our family is forever grateful to the staff of the Teresian House for the care and loving attention they gave Elsie during her 7 year stay there. We will never forget their kindness to our mother. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203.

Elsie Perillo

July 15, 1918 - March 16, 2013