Elizabeth J. Perdoni

All of you know how thorough Mom was, so here is the obituary that she had prepared for herself! Born in Lancaster Ohio on July 7,1925 to James A. Bartley and Julia Sheehan Bartley. After Mom’s death and fathers second marriage (Helen) the family moved to Jamesburg, New Jersey, where I grew up and attended Jamesburg grammar school, middle school and St. Mary’s High School. I met my future husband Joseph Perdoni in kindergarten at Jamesburg grammar school. I worked in the office of Geo W. Helm Co. in Helmetta, N.J. Joe and I married in 1944 in Augusta Ga. where he was stationed in the army. After World War 2 was over Joe, me and 2 sons (Jim and Tim) and a daughter (Lillian) lived in Helmetta until we came to Fairfield Ca. In 1951. Have lived here since, and had another son (Joey). I was very active in Holy Spirit Church and school where my children attended. An active member of The Association of The Sisters of the Holy Faith. Belonged to the Sons of Italy, VFW Auxiliary, very active member (50 years) of St. Cecelia Council #34 of S.P.R.S.I. where I held all chairs especially Secretary for over 20 years! I worked as a “girl Friday” for Mr. Rudy Ramirez for over 34 years where I was affectionately known by coworkers and customers alike as “Aunt Betty”. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Perdoni, older sister Frances Yahnel, sister Barbara Bartley, sister Helen Ramirez and first born son James Thomas. Survived by her son Timothy, daughter Lillian, Joe Jr (wife Bonnie), grandsons Joseph David, Richard E., Joseph Lake and Nathan Cole. Granddaughter Alison Urban (daughter of Lillian). Great grandchildren Matthew, Julia, and Gianna Rose, sisters Mary Kathleen Larimer and Norene Hudson. Mom was a very generous person. She was a regular blood donor until her health wouldn’t allow it, donated 11 gallons over her life! She took part in UC Davis Hormone Study for 9 years. She has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Sister Liz Scholarship fund c/o Holy Spirit School. Thanks Mom for making this, and all of our lives easier.

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Elizabeth J. Perdoni

July 7, 1925 - August 21, 2022