Obituary
Victoria S. Perino
Newcastle, WY:
Victoria S. Perino, 89, of Newcastle Wyoming, died February 8, 2011 at Weston County Health Services. She was born August 2, 1921 in Munson, Pennsylvania the daughter of Harry Potts and Sara (Hearn) Potts. Later Melvin Jacob Smith and Emma (Reese) Smith adopted her due to her mother's passing and her father's health. Victoria was the 17th child of 18 children. She attended nursing school in Philadelphia and graduated in 1945. It was in Philadelphia that she met her husband Leo E. Perino who was stationed there while serving in the U. S. Navy. They were married July 6, 1946 in Newcastle, Wyoming where they made their home on the family ranch.
Victoria was a member of the Weston County Cowbells and the VFW. She continued nursing, working as the school nurse and later at the local clinic and hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include two sons Matt Perino and wife Donna, and Leo Perino, Jr. Grandchildren Wade and wife Cassie Perino, Preston Perino, Dana Perino and husband Peter, Angie Perino, Jill Pischke and husband Brian, Jared Foy, and Logan Perino. Seven great grandchildren, two that were special to her, Quint and Cort Perino.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Monday February 14, 2011 at the Weston County Senior Center with Bill Haley officiating. Honorary pallbearers' are all of her friends and neighbors. The family suggests memorials to Weston County Health Services in honor of Victoria S. Perino. Worden Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leo. E Perino, son Tom Perino and her parents, brothers and sisters.
Service
FEB 14. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Weston County Senior Services Center
627 Pine Street
Newcastle, WY, US, 82701