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Mary Ann(Garcia) Perri

SHINNSTON — Mary Ann Perri, 91, of Spelter, WV, went to home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at United Hospital Center.

Mary was born May 16, 1917, in Adrian Buckhannon, WV, the daughter of the late Joe Garcia and Josephine Alonso Garcia.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Margaret “Susie” Perri of Spelter; two sons. John L. Perri and wife Jewel of Clarksburg, and Marty Perri and wife Debra of Clarksburg; one grandson, John L. Perri Jr. of Bridgeport; also surviving are many special nieces and nephews of whom she was very proud.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Perri, in November 1991; one daughter, Dolores Wells; two brothers, Helo and Lynchy Garcia; three sisters, Margaret and Sabina Garcia; and Olga Menendez.

Mary was a member of the Holy Family-St. Ann’s� Catholic Church.

Mary will be remembered for her fiery spirit, devotion to family, and commitment to do the right thing.

Family and friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home, Shinnston from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009, with vigil services starting at 6 p.m. and on Monday, January 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. January 5, 2009, at Dorsey Funeral Home with Father Karl Wohinc as celebrant. Interment will be at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.dorseyfuneralhome.com.

Dorsey Funeral Home, Shinnston.

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Thanks to Ron Gonzalez for notifying us of the death.

This is my Aunt Mary. The obituary does not mention that she is also survived by a sister, Genevieve Garcia Baker from Portland Oregon and a brother, Joe "Duce" Garcia from Dallas Oregon.

Thank you Charolette. Even in my own family I have seen some very incomplete and misleading obituaries. Hidden agendas all over the place and simple errors.

What I want for my own is the stark simple truth, the ugly along with the good. Truth, unfortunately, is all too seldom simple.

Yes, thanks for the correction, Charolette. I was also disappointed that the obituary doesn't say much about your aunt's life, such as her activities and interests. Could you tell us more?

Charolette
I know that the newspaper messes up sometimes. It happened in my family.

I feel a loss with the passing of the Asturian community of Spelter. It grows smaller by the week.

I have no doubt that it was just an error.
Mary had a pretty hard life for quite a few years. When my Aunt Olga had cancer Mary took care of her and her family (of 4 children) in addition to caring for my Grandparents for many years. She took total care of all three households which included 8 children!
I don't know if she had very many outside activities, but I found her picture in the Photo Album here. She is in the picture of the Zeizing Plant Safety Committee and the Ladies' Fire Department Auxiliary. She is sitting by Ron's mother.

Charolette
I remember your Aunt Olga and Uncle Jesse. I was born in the house next door to them. I have some photos of your aunt Mary. If I can find them I will post them. One other thing I must say, Mary's husband John was a very kind person, very quite. I'm proud to say I know both of them as very good people, as are their kids.

Thanks for telling us more about Mary, Charolette and Ron.

Mary's photo is on this page:
http://www.asturianus.org/album/other1940-80Photos.html