Obituary

Geraldine M. Perna, of Malden, passed away in Woburn on December 19, 2008. She was 85 years old.

Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Perna. She was the loving mother of Florence L. Chiara and her husband Frank of Arlington, Anthony C. Perna of Malden, Stephen J. Perna of Tewksbury, Frances A. Downing and her husband Francis of Malden, Gerald Perna and his wife Stephanie of Malden, Christopher D. Perna and his wife Mary of Pittsford, NY, Christine M. Perna of Malden and the late William E. Pike. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Hearts Church in Malden on Monday, December 22nd followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Donations in Geraldine's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.