Mr. Norman N. Perenick

Norman Nicholas Perenick, passed away after a brief illness on February 15, 2015 at the age of 88. Norman was born on July 7, 1926 the oldest of five children and a lifetime resident of North Adams. His parents Rosalie Mancuso Perenick and Salvatore Perenick immigrated to North Adams from Italy at a very early age. Norman attended Houghton Grammar School and Drury High School. He and his cousin, John Mancuso joined the military after graduating from high school. John joined the Navy and Norman joined the Merchant Marines. John was engaged in combat in the Pacific and shortly after was killed at the early age of nineteen. Norman returned home and joined the Massachusetts National Guard, North Adams K Company where he served for many years obtaining the rank of Sargent. He was an excellent swimmer, avid skier, enjoyed cooking, eating, travelling, horse shoes, bocce, long walks with his dog and working. He established an excellent reputation for outstanding work ethic in the Berkshire County construction companies where he enjoyed his work as a carpenter and commuted to distant locations and projects when employment was limited in the local area. He worked at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, the Prudential Building in Boston, the Niagara Power Plant, Buffalo, NY and as a lifeguard at the famous Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Upon returning to Massachusetts, he was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Natural Resources and was assigned to various projects in Berkshire County and was appointed as Assistant Manager at the North Adams Peter Foot Skating Arena, a job he enjoyed and retired from after twenty-five years of service. He is survived by his brother Francis Perenick of Springfield, MA, sister Catherine Zelazo of Adams, MA, brother Charles Perenick of Hull, MA, brother William Perenick and sister in-law Betty Perenick of Readsboro, VT. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Notice: A memorial service to celebrate the life and honor Norman Perenick will take place in the spring. If friends desire, donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA 01201.

Mr. Norman N. Perenick

July 7, 1926 - February 15, 2015