Frank L. Perfinski

Frank L. Perfinski, 99, of West Wyoming, originally from Plains, passed away April 17, 2025 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. 

Born in Plains, September 16, 1925, Frank was the son of the late Peter and Rose Jaworski Perfinski. 

He was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School Class of 1943. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country for seven and a half years during World War II and Korea. He was honorably discharged on May 4, 1952, with the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class Electrician. 

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Nelson Manufacturing, Wyoming, and later was employed at West Side Tech High School support staff in the maintenance department. He also served as President of the Union for several years.

 Frank was a very active member of the American Legion morning Star Post 904 West Wyoming, He served as Commander Adjunct and membership chairman. He was a devoted Catholic member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church now St. Monica’s Parish where he served as an alter server for funeral services for 21 years and a church usher for 6 decades.  He also was President of the Holy Name Society, Treasurer, delegate and Master of Arms. He was a very active serving on the bazaar committee. 

Frank was also active in the community, serving as judge of elections for over 5 decades. He was one of the organizers of the West Wyoming Volunteer Ambulance and a Red Cross volunteer and blood donor volunteering 92 pints of blood.

He was president of the Wyoming-West Wyoming Seniors for 14 years and had the honor of being Grand Marshall in the West Wyoming and Wyoming Parade in 2012. 

A loving and devoted family man who treasured every moment he had with his loved ones., especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His presence will be deeply missed but his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends. One of his favorite past times was working in his garden and raising his beautiful flowers. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles. 

Frank’s beloved wife the late Margaret Holub Perfinski, passed away January 10, 2002 and a lovely infant daughter, passed away in 1955. Together Frank and Margaret shared 49 beautiful years of marriage.

 Surviving are his son Frank Jr. and his wife Sheryl, Newark, Delaware, daughter Linda Bucci and her husband Mike, West Wyoming and 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday April 25 from 9-10:30am. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. 

A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11am at St. Monica’s Parish, W. 8th St., West Wyoming with the Rev. Peter Tomczak, pastor as celebrant. 

Interment with Military Honors accorded by the AmVets Honor Guard will follow at Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors at Highland Manor and the Gino Merli Center for the great care and support of Frank during his stay.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gino J. Merli Center Resident Welfare Fund, c/o Frank Perfinski, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503. 

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