Cpl. Donald L. Pero, a proud Marine and survivor of the WWII and the Battle of Iwo Jima, passed away peacefully at home as he wished with his family by his side July 4, 2024.
Predeceased by his second wife, Rosemarie “Penny” Senz, and his first wife, Mary Dovolo. Survived by his daughter, Anne Nowak, son, Paul Shafer, best friend and grand-daughter, Brandy Shafer, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, including: Melissa, Kenly, and Jordan Shafer, Jake, Cecilia, and Charlotte Nowak, special niece Luann Pero, and his amazing care angels. Predeceased by parents Walter and Anna (Scherer) Pero; Siblings Mary Heberger, Walter and Oscar Pero, and Beatrice Speciale; daughter Donna Henry; and many dear friends and Comrades.
Friends may call on Sunday July 7th from 1pm – 5pm at Dierna Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial at St. Cecilia’s Church, where Don was a founding parishioner, on Monday, July 8th at 10am. Internment directly following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Veterans Outreach Center, Inc of Rochester.
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Dear Anne, Paul and all of Don’s family,
We send our sincere condolences and prayers to you. We thank Don for his service to our country so that we have our freedom today. He was a wonderful man and role model for all. May he rest in peace.
Deacon Dick and Rose Marie Lombard
I am so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He was a good, kind man.
He any my mother were cousins and we would talk about that at the RG&E where we both worked or meeting at a Dr. office. My mother’s father and Don’s father were brothers.
I have a few clippings if you would like them. Condolences also to Luann whose mother and father Walt and Mary lived on Sycamore . Mary was also my father’s cousin. Her mother and my father’s mother were sisters.
Dear Anne and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I think the world of Anne at SH and I am sending a Hug.
Sincerely, Lisa