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Bruno Perni, 94, of Northborough, MA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the son of the late Pietro and Avelina (Pavletich) Perni and was born in Rozzo, Italy.
He is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Annamaria. Bruno loved Annamaria beyond measure, they are forever bound together. his 2 sons, Robert and his wife Sandra Perni of Marlborough / Northborough and George and his wife Jeanne of Pennsylvania, his 2 grandchildren, Maura and her husband Connor McCaoffrey and Kaitlin Perni, as well 5 nieces and nephews, many friends and extended family members.
Bruno was predeceased by his brother Emilio Perni, and his sister Lidia Hartel and Robert’s late wife, Jana.
Visitation will be held in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 West Main St. Marlborough, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 4-6 PM.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 6 at 10:30 in St. Bernadette’s Parish Church, 266 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough, MA 01752.
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