Mary Peria

Mary B. Peria, age 89, of Over Look Apartments, Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her home.

Born in Buffalo, New York on October 01, 1920, she was the daughter of William and Mildred (Thomson) Buckley. She married John Peria on February 9, 1940 in St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. He predeceased her on October 7, 1989.

Mrs. Peria is a life long resident of the area and had been employed at Adirondack Bank as Vice President for many years until her retirement in 1992. She especially enjoyed spending time with her rosary group and fellow card players.

She is survived by four sons William Peria and his wife Susan of Saranac Lake, NY, John Peria and his wife Mary of Saranac Lake, NY, Thomas Peria and his wife Sandra of Saranac Lake, NY, and Timothy Peria of Saranac Lake, NY, three daughters Patricia McGrath and her husband Charles of Saranac Lake, NY, Mary Willette and her husband Karyl of Bloomingdale, NY, and Bethany McDonald and her husband Craig of Jay, NY, 13 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchild; one cousin Mary Buckley; several nieces and nephews and her loving canine friend Marco. She was preceded in death by her sister June Buckley.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. A bible vigil Service will be held at funeral home on Friday from 6:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday March 27, at Church of the Assumption in Gabriels with Rev. Paul Kelly officiating. Burial will take place in Harrietstown Cemetery in May.

Friends wishing to remember Mary B. Peria may make memorial contributions to Tri-Lakes Humane Society or High Peaks Hospice in care of the funeral home. Family and friends may also share the memories; photo’s and signs the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.