Joseph C. Perone 1925-2026

He was born June 18, 1925, the son of Frank and Antoinette Giuliano Perone.

He owned and operated Dual Painting most of his life. He was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and the monthly Italian Amici Club get-together with friends.

Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing and golfing, as he recorded many holes-in-one during his playing time, even one at age 94.

He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, having served as a 3rd class gunner’s mate on the USS Ault in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. At the conclusion of the war, he was able to witness the signing of the peace treaty with Japan on Sept. 2, 1945.

For his service, he was awarded several military honors: the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with three stars, the American Area Campaign Medal, the European-African Area Campaign Medal with three stars, the World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal with one star.

His wife, Dora Flarey Perone, whom he married Oct. 10, 1948, died Feb. 27, 2017.

He will be sadly missed by two daughters, Diane Perone of Houston, Texas, and Joette Sokol and her husband Stan of Girard; two grandchildren, Amber Fagan, and Lindsey Sokol and her husband Tyler; and a great-grandchild, Alessandra Sokol-Kellems.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Perone, and a sister, Clotilda “Mitzi” Perone.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. To share a memory, send a condolence or view sympathy flowers and gifts, visit Joe’s tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.

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