Obituary of Phyllis Ann Perugino

Phyllis A. Perugino, 92, of Luzerne, died Easter Sunday, at Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born and raised in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Pegnetter Rosnick. She was a member of the 1936 graduating class of Luzerne High School where she was an avid basketball player. She married her high school sweetheart, Andy Perugino, and the two of them successfully owned and operated Andy Perugino's Restaurant in Luzerne. For over 65 years Phyllis was instrumental in the operation of the family business where she cooked and baked until her final days. Phyllis will be greatly missed not only by her family, but also by the many employees and patrons of the restaurant. She was a devoted basketball and baseball fan and particularly enjoyed watching the New York Yankees. Phyllis was a member of Holy Family Parish in Luzerne, and had previously been a member of Sacred Heart Church in Luzerne until the consolidation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; brothers, Phillip, William, Dennis, John, and Norman Rosnick; sisters, Arlene Rosnick and Dolores Schoenwetter; and son-in-law, Ron Reilly Sr. Surviving are her son Dennis and his wife, Chris, Dallas; daughter Andrea Reilly, Luzerne; grandchildren, Ron Reilly, Jr. and fianc Lesa Shusta, and son Zach; Andy Reilly; Jessica King and husband Aaron; step-grandchildren Michael Mascali, and Nikki Mascali; great grandchildren, Briana and Adriana Reilly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett Street, Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Interment will be in Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, or to the SPCA of Luzerne County. Condolences can be sent to sympathy@betzjastremski.com.