Obituary of Arthur Perna, Sr.

Perna, Arthur “Art” Sr. age 83 of Totowa at rest in Ridgewood on January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of the former Mildred "Millie" De Palma. Loving Father of Arthur Perna, Jr. and his wife, Sandy of Mahwah, and James Perna and his wife, JoAnne of Wayne. Dear Grandfather of Brianna Perna, Alyssa Perna, Tara Klein and the late Jason Perna. Brother of Thomas Perna of Florida and the late Ritchie and Robert Perna. Born in New York City, he grew up in Paterson before moving to Totowa. He was the former owner of Totowa Health Food Store before retiring. Prior to that, he was a mason for Local Union #4. Mr. Perna was an avid garden and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the Fest Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Wednesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Korean War Veterans Association PO Box 407, Charleston, Il 61920-0470 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.