Florence E. Perri, died peacefully on April 17, 2005, at her home Norridge, IL. An inspiration to her family and friends. She demonstrated courage, acceptance and faith filled hope through out her life jouirney. She was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Chicago, IL. to Mary, nee Aiello and Frank Pranno. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1942 and married James M. Perri, on May 29, 1948. Florence deeply loved her life long friends of over 50 years. In 1981 she became an active member of the Divine Savior Prayer Group. Florence will be remembered by her husband James M., her children Linda Murphy, Jenny (Andy) Mantis and James M. Perri Jr.; her grandchildren Thomas and Robert Murphy, Michael and Christine Mantis; her sisters Rose Guadagnolo and Mary (Paul) Loffredo; brother-in-law Don, sisters-in-law Joann and Ruth Perri; loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother Albert J. Pranno. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Divine Savior Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Northwestern Memorial Hospital Home Hospice, 676 N. St. Clair St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL. 60611. Deep gratitude is extended to Dr. Jamie VonRorin for her exceptional care, compassion and respect for human life. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
