Obituary of Anthony Perretta

CM/Sgt. Anthony J. Perretta Ret. U.S.A. ANG, 72, of Charlton, died on Monday, June 15, 2009, at home after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Edward and Bessie Perretta. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1955. Anthony worked for and was a member of the Air National Guard for 38 years, retiring in 1992 with the rank of Chief Master Sgt. U.S.N.G. He was a former member of the Charlton Volunteer Fire Dept., coached Little League baseball, was involved with Boy Scout Troop 65, and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sandra Maisenbecker Perretta; sons, Anthony (Debbie) Perretta, Major Patrick (Cathy) Perretta U.S.N.G., and James W. (Mia) Perretta; five grandchildren; sister, Mary Martin; two aunts, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Thomisina Barone. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 11:15 a.m. at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., and at 12 noon at St. Anthony's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, with full military honors, and the U.S.A.F. Honor Guard from Stratton Air National Guard Base. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga.