Irene Perretta

We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Irene S. Perretta, 80, of Milford, joined the love of her life in heaven on March 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Philip C. Perretta. Born in Bridgeport on February 25, 1945, to the late Peter and Rose Vaggelopoulos.

She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. Her career path lead her in many directions: she started her career in Reads Department Store. She moved on to Travelers Insurance. When her daughter Carmen was born, she stayed at home with her until Carmen was in 1st grade. The next chapter was working for several doctors as office manager. The last chapter lead her to Elizabeth Arden in Stamford where she worked for 17 years. Her last role was working in the Quality Department.

She travelled to many places throughout her life including Bermuda, Italy, Greece (she loved Mykonos and Santorini), London, Paris and several states in the U.S.
She was a courageous woman, she survived breast cancer, colon cancer and had both hips replaced. She never let any challenge get her down. She was a role model to all who knew her. Her smile lit up the room and made others feel welcome, happy and loved.

She was a volunteer for many organizations starting in high school with Candy Striping at St. Vincents Hospital. A Brownie and Girl Scout leader, helping in the Library at Orange Avenue school & Rainbow Girls. When she retired, she found happiness working at St Barbara’s Church assisting with prepping for Bake Sales, festivals and serving at Church luncheons. Each of these experiences lead her to dear friends.

Irene is survived by her beloved daughter, Carmen Rose, her beloved son-in-law, Nick Rapetski; and her grand dogs, Gio and Jake. She is also survived by her sisters-in-laws Yvonne and Carole, her brother-in-law Ronald and several nieces and nephews. She is also grieved by her caregivers, Vivian and Linelle, as well as dear longtime friends, Rita Carpenter, Elenor Hill and Anne Marie Mercurio. In addition to her husband, Irene was predeceased by her sister, Sophie Metsopoulos.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11 at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT. Family and friends may gather from 10am to 11am AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery 885 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.co...