Obituary of JEAN I. PERKINS

Jean I. Perkins, 75, a resident of Norwalk, passed away from brain cancer on September 3, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Dominick Falzetti and Margaret (Franchina) Falzetti. She is predeceased by her husband, Mario Guarino. After retiring from Clairol, Jean was employed at Stamford Healthcare Credit Union until 2007. Jean was a devoted mother, sis- ter, friend and grandmother. She was a feisty woman and spoke her mind. She would always lend a hand to whoever needed her help. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed dancing, singing and spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Debbie Gower and husband Keith; her brothers Joseph Falzetti and wife Sue, Dominick Falzetti and wife Alice; her sisters Mary LaBlanc and Clara Piro; her adored grandchildren Christopher Gower and Gina Gower. She also leaves behind nephews Robbie and wife Cindy, Brian and wife Rosanne, Dion, Michael, Richard and nieces Sophia and Autumn. Jean is predeceased by her brothers Chester Falzetti, Peko Falzetti and Johnny Falzetti; brothers-in-law, Robert LaBlanc and Joseph Piro, sister-in-law Patricia Falzetti and nieces Joanne Falzetti and Linda Piro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien, CT. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you just take a moment to surround yourself with family and friends and let them know how important they are in your life and how much they are loved. To leave a condolence visit www.lacerenzafuneralhome.com