On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Ronald Wayne Perno, age 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family after a rare illness. Though a resident of Holly Springs, Georgia, everyone that knew Ronnie, knew his heart was at his summer home in Mayville, New York on Chautauqua Lake.

Ronald was born on October 15, 1938 in Niles, Ohio to Samuel P. Perno and Mary C. Perno (nee Callard).

Ronald married the love of his life, Marilyn on September 28, 1963 in Buffalo, New York.  Ron and Marilyn were blessed with 60 years of a beautiful marriage.  He was also a loving and devoted father to his four daughters.

Ron served as a U.S. Sergeant in the Army Reserve and became an instructor in Military Intelligence. Ron dedicated 30 years to the General Motors Engine Plant where he retired as a Journeyman Welder. Ron enjoyed making long drives in Chautauqua visiting Amish country and volunteered at his church throughout his years.

He enjoyed many hobbies which included playing golf, boating on Lake Chautauqua, snowmobiling, playing bocce, winemaking, and tinkering in his workshop where he could fix anything!  He was an expert in Italian cookie and pasta making. Ron's favorite hobby of all was spending time with his 11 grandchildren and his family.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Samuel P. Perno, his mother Mary C. Perno, and his beloved brother Larry Perno.

Ron is survived by his wife Marilyn Perno and four daughters: Sharon Bruckman (David), Karen Keen (Brian), Patricia Mesi (David), Christine Mamon (John), grandchildren: Christian & McKenna Bruckman, JR, Drew, Gabrielle & Savannah Keen, Grayson, Joshua & Isabella Mesi, Samantha & Alexis Mamon, and his beloved sister Karen Voshall (late James Voshall), his nephew Jason and niece Amy as well as many special nieces and nephews.

Ron instilled a legacy of love and devotion within his family that will carry on for generations. He will be deeply missed and always remain in the hearts of his family and friends.