New Castle News
Nick P. Perrotta, 82, of West Clayton Street, New Castle, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.
He was born May 12, 1935 in New Castle, a son of the late Nick and Cecelia (DeMark) Perrotta. He was married to Mary M. (Perretta) Perrotta on September 8, 1956. She survives in New Castle.
Nick retired from Warren Consolidated Industries as a yard master of railroad operations and transportation superintendent. He also worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad, Medusa Cement, LTV Steel, and Republic Steel.
He was a founder of the Pop Warner Football League, was a baseball coach, and was a member of the 7th Ward Slow Pitch League. Being a musician for over 60 years, he performed throughout the tri-state area with many bands. He was a founder of the St. Marguerita Blue Coat Band, played with the Red Coat Band, and the Dante DeThomas Big Band. He was a member of the New Castle and Warren Musicians Union. In 1975 he became President of the St. Marguerita MB Society. He and his family were all involved in the success of the Society. He loved taking care of the yard and gardening.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Cyndi Gemma and husband Tony of Poland, OH, Lynn Francazio and husband Mark of The Villages, FL, Mary Anne Fusco and husband Brad of Warren, NJ, and Nicholas A. Perrotta and wife Lynne of New Castle, six grandchildren, Mark Francazio, Matthew Francazio, Celia Fusco, Angelo Fusco, Armande Perrotta and Gabriel Perrotta. In addition to his children, Nick and Mary welcomed into their home, Andrea Robles and Maxine Robles.
He was also preceded in death by his twin brother Tony Perrotta.
Burial was in St. Lucy Cemetery.
Nick was the 351st classmate to walk down the aisle at graduation. After his name in the Yearbook, it reads: Band 10-11-12, Orchestra 11-12, District Bank 11.
Nick P. Perrotta
1935-2017
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