John A. Perna, 93, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday morning, January 8, 2023 at home.

He was born on August 10, 1929, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Leonard and Vita (Fortunato) Perna.  On May 15, 1954, he married Josephine Corrado.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine Perna of Tiffin; daughters, Diane (Steve) Windau, Joanne Neall and Gina Perna, all of Tiffin; brothers, Mike (Shirley) Perna of Cadillac, MI and Frank (Melinda) Perna and Lenny (Paula) Perna, all of Tiffin; sisters, Mary Reid, Lucy Wade, Jeannie (Larry) Adelsperger, Margie Hodges and Dolores (Mike) Herbert, all of Tiffin; eight grandchildren, Brad, John, Andrea, Brian, Nicole, Connor, Audrey and Andrew; and three great grandchildren, Elyse, Brynn and Kora.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vicki Elchert; brother, Joe Perna; and sisters, Connie Corrado, Natty Kistler and Carmie Fabrizio.

John served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He retired from Webster Mfg. after 46 years.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Tiffin Eagles #402.  After retiring, he enjoyed gardening and doing yard work for 20 years for Dr. Lupica.  He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, attending his grandchildren's sporting events and being at home.  Along with his wife, John loved family get-togethers and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

His Funeral Service will be at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424 with Rev. Gary Walters officiating.  Burial will be private in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice Care or to the Carmie Fabrizio Scholarship Fund.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.