Margaret M. Perfetti

A candle was lit by Susan Higgins on January 27, 2021 7:51 AM

A candle was lit by Jeri Wall on October 22, 2020 7:32 PM

A candle was lit by Vincenzo Perfetti on May 16, 2018 10:42 AM

A candle was lit by The Class of 1983. on June 14, 2017 7:53 PM

A candle was lit by Sue Phalen Lavey on May 17, 2017 7:03 AM

A candle was lit by Jeff Dexter on May 9, 2017 9:39 PM

Message from Jeff Dexter

My deep condolences to Margaret's family on her passing. She was always an abundance of sunshine and fun. Onward now to be with Dave, her Mom and Dad and other loved ones. Till we're all together again, look down on us all Margaret and be another angel to us.

A candle was lit by JULIE SWEET32 on May 7, 2017 1:40 PM

Message from Marie Busby

Ms Margaret, we have lost a wonderful woman here but heaven has been blessed with the best. You truly are special to a lot of people. You were my public speech professor and my last class to graduate. I was full of fear but you listened and heard me. I was so sure I would fail this class. But you had a different outcome fir me. You helped me more than you can ever know. I passed with a good grade and great laughs. Your family is blessed to have had you in their lives. So long and God Bless Ms. Margaret. Thanks for the good memories I have.

A candle was lit by Charles and Linda Woodworth - Hiawassee, Georgia on May 6, 2017 7:22 PM

A candle was lit by SUE MORGAN HOTH on May 6, 2017 4:48 PM

A candle was lit by John and Kathy Eckard on May 5, 2017 7:54 AM

Message from the crew at Cape Shore

Sending love to Mike and Sara, and the whole Perfetti family from all of us at Cape Shore. We're thinking of you today and hope that you have a wonderful celebration of your mom's life. She sounds like quite a lady!

A candle was lit by Zandra (Hall) Cole on May 4, 2017 1:43 PM

---

My prayers are with you, her family, as you celebrate her life. She was a favorite teacher of mine at Homer Central.

A candle was lit by Zandra (Hall) Cole on May 4, 2017 1:41 PM

A candle was lit by Marcia Patitucci Waffner on May 4, 2017 6:07 AM

Message from BillyAnderson

We at Anderson Farm Market are so sorry for your loss, your mom was a great lady

A candle was lit by Sharon Sweet-Lanphear on May 3, 2017 4:36 PM

Message from John Durkee

Dear Pat, Mary, Tim, Michael and Lucia, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Your mom was the best English teacher, Principal, and mentor I ever had! My entire 28 years in public education are all because she took a risk on me. I am truly grateful. She will be missed!

John Durkee

Message from Robin Butler

I will never forget all that Mrs. Perfetti taught me about life, about love, and most importantly about words. At my last meeting with her I was able to share a book of poetry I had had published. Had she not been a mentor, an inspiration and the teacher who taught me to love poetry especially, I would never have found the refuge of placing words on paper. She will be missed, but she will always remembered with nothing but love.

Message from Katherine Barney Wagner

My condolences to Mrs Perfetti's family. As a student at Homer High School I was greatly influenced by Mrs Perfetti . She taught me that women can be whatever they want to be and be proud of it . There was no need to be quiet about it . Say what you mean and mean what you say . She lived a long and happy life and I am so very glad to have known her .

Message from Linda Belden

Margaret was my high school English teacher and I just loved her! I also enjoyed her with the Old Timer Band. What a wonderful, talented lady she was! Life was good to her and she spread that good to so many, thank you for being you, Margaret. She will be remembered by all her students and everyone she came into contact with, she will be missed.

A candle was lit by Cheryl Smith Hines on May 3, 2017 10:48 AM

A candle was lit by Karen Williams on May 3, 2017 5:48 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Tonya VanPatten-Van Slyke on May 2, 2017

A candle was lit by Jodi (Wood) Toland on May 2, 2017 10:32 PM

Message from Jenny Ludewig Shain

I think "Mrs. Perfetti" and I have to smile - she brings so many memories to mind. She was a great teacher. She was someone who commanded respect. She was very gracious when I had to chair a pastoral council meeting with her as a member at my house when I was an awkward 17 and she was still one of my teachers. We looked at reviewing the constitution and possibly implementing Robert's Rules of Order. I'm grateful to be one of the ones who came under her influence. My thoughts are with the family,

Message from Carlton Dawson, Class do 1970 and Andrea Bell Dawson, Class of 1974

Our sincere sympathy to you all. She was quite the lady. If you didn't learn anything in her class there was something wrong!!!!! Keep your memories of your parents alive.

Message from Meredith Mackey Pond

Margaret was someone I was truly blessed to know, and she will most certainly be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.

Message from Michael Hart

Margaret and the Perfetti clan came into my my life on student exchange from Australia in 1987. It was a year that changed the course of my life and I daily reap the rewards of having learned so much from Margaret on how life should be lived and cherished. It gave me so much joy that we were able to visit last Christmas, so my family could evidence the foundation of all the stories I tell about my time with the Perfetti family. Firm, on the level and in control, but always overwhelmingly fair and generous, Margaret made me laugh so hard. Surely one of the most intelligent people I have ever had the pleasure of having in my life, Margaret could read anyone like a book. The world is a poorer place but Margaret is finally with Dave and surely they will be looking down on all the joy they have brought to the world not only with Mary, Patrick, Tim, Michael and Lucia's and their families but to everyone they have impacted in such a positive way. I recall all those one on one chats and insights you shared that impacted me to make changes in my life as a young man. I have the memories to continue to cherish and that can not be taken away by you leaving us. Wishing we could be there to celebrate a wonderful life.
Whilst distance will defeat our joining you, a round of Manhattans will be raised in your honour here in Adelaide, South Australia, to a great life lived to the fullest!

Expression of Sympathy

A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was ordered on May 2, 2017

A candle was lit by JIM AND PAM ALLISON - MONTANA on May 2, 2017 12:30 PM

A candle was lit by Lauren Wright on May 2, 2017 11:33 AM

A candle was lit by The Moreland/Campos Clan on May 2, 2017 10:29 AM

A candle was lit by Jerry and Barb Rood on May 1, 2017 11:53 PM

Message from Fred and Beth Dillenback

We were sad to hear of Margaret’s passing. We know that the family has lost a tremendous heart of its core. I was privileged to work with her at Homer as she made her mark on education and my wife respected her as she took up nursing to help her family. Her loss will always be felt by your family and we hope your grief will be soothed by the fond memories of her life.

Message from Helen Giampaolo

Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Message from Steve and Pat Parker, Wolf Laurel, NC

Whoever wrote the memorial page for Mrs. Perfetti sure had it right. Chaucer would have loved what she did with Canterbury Tales -- Old English was actually fun!

In that vein, I remember the year she took our "Special English" ( :-P ) class to New York City to see "Man of La Mancha". She was expecting, and said she would make sure to pack a shoe lace to take care of the delivery if it happened early. You had to be there....

Deep condolences and best thoughts for a life well lived.

Message from Skip Christofferson

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Peretti passing. Alway remember her as Mrs. Perfetti. She was a great customer and always remember Hannah her saint bernard use to come through back door of IGA and I would give her a bone and take it home. RIP

Message from Boston, MA

My sincere condolences to the Perfetti family. I'll never forget the countless hours spent at the Perfetti home as a kid, and your mom was truly one of my favorite people, always kind, laughing and in control. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by Diana Moreland on May 1, 2017 5:05 PM

A candle was lit by Homer class of 1996 on May 1, 2017 4:59 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on May 1, 2017

A candle was lit by Nick Bellucci on May 1, 2017 4:44 PM

Message from Nick Bellucci Sedona Arizona

I'm sorry to hear about Margaret's passing. I'll remember the good times at Homer High teaching and working on activities with "Maggie". I also remember when my wife would
substitute for Margaret whenever she had maternity leave--she had a lot of work. She was a great lady.

Message from Ken and Sue Jones

The Perfetti and Jones families became intertwined when Margaret and Sue met in the Cortland Hospital's maternity ward. Mary Perfetti and Betsy Jones were born a day or so apart. We lived just around the corner from each other during all of our years in Homer. "Casey" and Tim, Betsy and Mary were always at one house, the other or in the playground between.
Summers when doors were open and Margaret was about, trips to "downtown" via walks across the green could take a long time.
We valued Dave and Margaret as friends throughout those years and are saddened by their passing.
The fabric of life is made poorer by the absence of Margaret.
Perfetti family, please know that you have our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace.

Message from Kathy McMahon Lewis

I am proud to say that, even though it is by some distance, Margaret, and family are cousins. She was also my english teacher at Homer, and I believe that the majority of my siblings had the same honor.
Margaret had a way to bring out the best in you, whether you knew it or not, and continue to guide you. I want to thank Margaret for being my Mom's best friend at a time that she needed the support and guidance.
Condolences to the Perfetti and Morgan families with love and wonderful memories of the fine, admired woman that she was. God bless her and all of you

A candle was lit by Kathy McMahon Lewis on May 1, 2017 3:44 PM

Message from Joe Cortese

Margaret believed in me enough to hire me to teach social studies at her beloved Homer High School. She was...really, really something--droll, empathetic, acerbic, kindly, outrageous, and profound. I don't think I'll ever know anyone quite like her. Mrs. Perfetti: please be advised that I'm bringing my own silverware to the banquet of life. And a bib.

Message from Susan Nichols

I met Margaret when i took care of Ruth up until she passed away. Margaret was a very caring lady. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Susan Nichols.

Expression of Sympathy

A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on May 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Your Syracuse ACF BOD

Message from Kevin Robbins

Having had her as a teacher , then as a fellow employee with the homer district. She wasn't one to mix words , and that's what I respected most about her. She will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to her family

Message from Tammy Beardsley

Dear family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Margaret touched so many of our lives over the years and we are all saddened by her passing. In high school, I had Margaret as an English teacher, as went on to graduate, she went on to become vice principal to principal. Many years later, I returned to college (TC3) and was able to have Margaret again for Speech class, and Tim in a history class.... I remember her class fondly, and as both of us were older and wiser, it was comforting to know Margaret was still the same. Her humor, honesty, quick wit made her such a wonderful educator. Oh how she loved her family so..She would often talk about all of you with pride. She did her job!

The last time I had contact with Margaret was outside Friendly's one cold winter evening. She was with a friend and both of them had fell down outside and unable to get up. As we helped her and her friend up, and Margaret went to get her vehicle. She pulled up in her big old car, I could do nothing but smile (thinking...same old Margaret...big car...and classy)...I looked in and said,"Mrs. Perfetti, you may not remember me, and maybe you do, but I was your student in high school and TC3, and you are still one classy woman!"

Margaret became principal when many women did not hold that position. She could play with the good ole boys and hold her own. Not one bit intimidated, she did her job and did it exceptionally well.

Rest in peace sweet Margaret. May your family find peace in all the memories they have. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Tammy Beardsley on May 1, 2017 1:01 PM

Message from Jim Ochsner Fort Myers FL

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Margaret and Dave sure did a great job raising such a fine family.

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was ordered on May 1, 2017

Message from Maria Nutting Potter

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Perfetti family. I remember Margaret as a sincere and strong supporter of education. She will be mixed by all.

A candle was lit by Laura clark ingraham on May 1, 2017 4:01 AM

A candle was lit by Sue and Vic Cortese on May 1, 2017 1:13 AM

Message from Gary Bobbett

God Bless, rest in peace Maggie. Heaven will be a brighter place.
The Bobbett Family

Message from mary jo helms

Margaret I will always be gratetful to you for your readings at daily mass during the season of lent. You made the scriptures come alive!! You are with David and the Lord now. What you've longed for for a long time amazing lady!

A candle was lit by Laurie (Rood)Forbes on April 30, 2017 8:26 PM

A candle was lit by Michael, Alisa, Max and Zach Hart on April 30, 2017 7:54 PM

A candle was lit by Maragart Swarm, Susan Towers and family, Tim and Pat Swarm on April 30, 2017 6:56 PM

Message from Mary C. Frankel

Dear David and family, So very sorry to hear about your loss. I interviewed Margaret for one of my graduate courses years ago. She was fascinating and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Your thespian colleague, Mary

A candle was lit by Dave and Bonnie Pitman on April 30, 2017 6:11 PM

Message from Pamela de Lyra

I am sending prayers and kind thoughts to her family. She was larger than life.

A candle was lit by Kimberly Austin on April 30, 2017 4:26 PM

A candle was lit by Liz Suits on April 30, 2017 3:45 PM

Message from Lisa Chace Grinnell

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. i truly enjoyed the time I spent in your mother's classrooms. May she rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Lisa Chace Grinnell on April 30, 2017 3:35 PM

Message from Skip Boise

My thoughts and condolences go out to the Perfetti and Morgan families with our loss of Margaret. She was an amazing person and will be missed by all.

A candle was lit by Bernie & Christine Heath on April 30, 2017 2:25 PM

Message from Keith and Sandra Snover Brown

We are just wanting to thank Margaret for the time and INSIGHT she had, She made every effort to get through to her students, NO MATTER WHAT IT TOOK !
Keith was in the very first English class she ever taught, ACCORDING TO MARGARET , HE CAME SLIDING INTO THE CLASS AFTER THE BELL RANG , (the very first class on the very first day ) WITH A FIST FULL OF FRESHLY WRITTEN SPEEDING TICKETS, HE USED THEM AS HIS EXCUSE FOR BEING LATE TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Most teachers would have sent him to the office. NOT MARGARET, SHE TOLD HIM TO SIT HIS ASS DOWN. NOW,
FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS SHE GROOMED OUR LIVES WITHOUT OUR KNOWLEDGE . He would not do any oral speaking assignments. so she made him stay after school. They had a conference, she made a deal with him, If he would go to my DAD and ask permission to ask me out , in front of the whole class, and then actually do it, SHE WOULD PASS HIM FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR, THE NEXT DAY, SHE MADE HIM DO IT, We dated for 7 years and are still married . It will be 45 years in August, MARGARET KNEW HOW MUCH SHE MEANT TO US OVER THE YEARS, When we had our first child, she sent a beautiful arrangement and told us "I KNEW BETTER THAN YOU WHAT WAS BEST FOR YOU ," SHE ALSO TOLD ME , " THERE WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT THAT BOY, I REALLY LIKED HIM ! I COULDN'T PUT MY FINGER ON IT, BUT THERE WAS SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL ABOUT HIM !"
LAST FALL I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO VISIT HER, BRING HER A PLANT AND A THANK YOU CARD FOR ALL THE JOY SHE HAS AFFORDED US BY MAKING HIM DO HIS HOMEWORK !
YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS AND A MAJOR PART OF OUR LIVES !. REST IN PEACE DEAR LADY ! WE LOVE YOU !

A candle was lit by Terry and Brian Mingle on April 30, 2017 2:08 PM

---

I was very sad to hear of Margaret's passing. She was always a lot of fun and certainly added some "color" to the Old Timers Band emcee position for many years. She had all of us (and the audiences) laughing, many times. On top of that, though, we enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace, and I pray that her family finds comfort in all of the memories that they hold dear.

A candle was lit by Regina Stevens and family on April 30, 2017 1:42 PM

A candle was lit by Cindy Macomber on April 30, 2017 1:34 PM

A candle was lit by Paula Perkins on April 30, 2017 1:02 PM

Message from Cindy Berk

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Perfetti. She was one of the many great teachers we had at Homer. Condolences to her family. She will be missed.

A candle was lit by Cindy Berk on April 30, 2017 12:56 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Betters on April 30, 2017 12:55 PM

Message from Nina Bean Dickinson

What a beautiful remembrance. She surely did live large and feast at life's banquet. She was an inspiration for young women who wanted to know how to be strong and independent. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Prayers for strength, comfort and peace for the family. May the memories bring you closer and may her spirit live on in the lives of all those she touched in her living, teaching and caring.

A candle was lit by Nina Bean Dickinson on April 30, 2017 12:35 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 30, 2017

With deep sympathy for your loss from the Texas branch of the family, Mark and Pat Feldman

A candle was lit by Christine Dafoe Jenney on April 30, 2017 11:45 AM

A candle was lit by Beth Pepper Horler on April 30, 2017 11:22 AM

---

There are certain people who come into your life and leave a tremendous impression that is a touchstone. I knew Mrs. Perfetti, first through church, and then as one of my teachers. She shines bright in my memories. I remember taking her English class the year her youngest was born! I loved her Constituational law class. I remember her life advice and thank her for it!
To her loving family - my prayers to you all. May your wonderful memories bring you Peace.

A candle was lit by EMCM Fil laRosa on April 30, 2017 11:07 AM

Message from Rebecca Redfield Saiff

I have many found memories with the Perfetti family and special memories of Margaret, both as her student and a family friend. Her tenacity and humor were contagious! Her example as an educator and a mom, I carried into my career and adult life. My love and prayers to all. Becky

Message from Martin & Virginia Woodward

So very sorry to hear of Margaret's passing, she was a wonderful friend and person. Remember you are never alone.

A candle was lit by Martin & Virginia Woodward on April 30, 2017 10:48 AM

Message from Debbie (Burke) McAllister-Jones

I remember Mrs. Perfetti as one of the great teachers in high school. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences and prayers for her family at this time. Reading her obituary, I was honored to learn many more things about this great woman. She will be misse.

A candle was lit by Debbie (Burke) McAllister-Jones on April 30, 2017 10:37 AM

A candle was lit by Kimberley A. Christie on April 30, 2017 10:25 AM

Message from Maureen A StackHartley

Maureen and Family,
Every memory is a celebration of a life well lived. I enjoyed working with Margaret when she subbed at McEvoy in the CTE Office when Sam Tvaroha was out for back surgery. Maureen StackHartley

A candle was lit by Katreena Guernsey '93 on April 30, 2017 10:06 AM

---

Mrs. Perfetti was the most genuine, loving and caring principal I ever had! Her love and devotion for learning, her students and the staff was astounding! A beautiful role model & one that will be deeply missed far and wide.
My condolences to her beautiful family and friends who are missing a piece of themselves at this time. One day we will all see her beautiful smiling face again, till then I will go out and learn something new in her honor!!
RIP and FLY HIGH BEAUTIFUL ANGEL!!

A candle was lit by Katreena Guernsey '93 on April 30, 2017 9:52 AM

A candle was lit by Beatrice Hess Duncan on April 30, 2017 9:46 AM

A candle was lit by Darlene Witty on April 30, 2017 9:43 AM

A candle was lit by Roasheen Huffman and family on April 30, 2017 9:35 AM

A candle was lit by Michael and Diane Kalitan on April 30, 2017 9:33 AM

A candle was lit by Mary Anne Kilmer-Hamilton. My sincere condolences 😔🙏 on April 30, 2017 9:21 AM

A candle was lit by Kathy Ahrens Bretz on April 30, 2017 8:57 AM

Message from Pat Coffing

I am so sorry to read of Margaret's passing. She was such an awesome teacher, lady, and friend, and lived an amazing life. You all were blessed to have her.

A candle was lit by Heather Valentine on April 30, 2017 8:27 AM

A candle was lit by Jennifer Stone Thomas on April 30, 2017 8:12 AM

Message from Maribeth McEwan

Margaret was a wonderful, brilliant person. She shared so much with everyone around her. A great loss will be felt. 🙏🙏

A candle was lit by William & Brenda Jenney on April 30, 2017 7:56 AM

A candle was lit by Gary & Chris Slade on April 30, 2017 7:55 AM

A candle was lit by Donn & Stephanie Brown on April 30, 2017 6:53 AM

A candle was lit by Joe & Claudia Natale on April 30, 2017 6:45 AM

A candle was lit by Marion Prindle on April 30, 2017 6:40 AM

A candle was lit by Jenna Amberge on April 30, 2017 6:17 AM

A candle was lit by Christine Ferris on April 30, 2017 6:03 AM

A candle was lit by Ernie & Barbara Alexander Rookey on April 30, 2017 5:20 AM

A candle was lit by Charles kenyon on April 30, 2017 3:06 AM

A candle was lit by Meaghan Brady Wilson and Family on April 30, 2017 2:56 AM

Message from Sandra Brown

MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO EACH OF YOU ! YOU WERE SO VERY LUCKY TO HAVE THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN IN YOUR LIVES !

A candle was lit by Chris Hess on April 30, 2017 2:25 AM

Message from Nancy Keefe Rhodes, Syracuse

So sorry to hear this news! I admired her always. Condolences for the family.

A candle was lit by Peggy neuma on April 29, 2017 11:28 PM

Message from Judy Cain

Oh my - it seems impossible! Margaret was always so very alive, and in my head she shall remain so. All five of you were blessed to be mothered by a most remarkable woman, and her memory will remain alive in you as well as in so many others. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all -

Message from Rich & Chris Cecconi

She was one of a kind and a doozy to boot. She will always be remembered as the consummate educator and dedicated professional. She offered her unbiased opinion whether you liked it or not....and more often than not, we liked it. Farewell Mrs. Perfetti, you and your timely wit will be missed.

Condolences to the entire Perfetti/Morgan family. Your loss is our loss.....

A candle was lit by Kim, Madysen & Nick Eckhardt on April 29, 2017 10:30 PM

A candle was lit by Robin Holmes on April 29, 2017 9:52 PM

A candle was lit by Duncan Kerr and Family on April 29, 2017 9:35 PM