Josephine Perry

Josephine Perry

NEW BEDFORD -- Josephine Perry, 77, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, at The Oaks Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was the widow of Domingo P. Perry and daughter of the late Charles and Mary S.R. (Rosario) Pina.

Photo Born in Marston Mills, Mrs. Perry lived in New Bedford for most of her life, and was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.

She was a 1939 graduate of Barnstable High School and the Kinyon-Campbell Business School.

She was formerly employed by the American Red Cross, New Bedford Chapter, for more than 25 years and retired as assistant director in 1983.

Mrs. Perry enjoyed dancing, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Davis and Judy Perry, both of New Bedford; two step-daughters, Joan Simmons and Sheila Washington, both of Connecticut; a brother, Joseph F. Pina of Osterville; four sisters, Louise Mendes, Mary Mitte and Laura Andrade, all of New Bedford, and Anne Hull of Hyannis; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Charles P. Perry and sister of the late Manuel R. Pina and Puffy Pina.

A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.