Mr. Paul K. Pernerewski

      Devoted, husband, father and grandfather

WATERBURY - It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the family of  Paul Kasimir Pernerewski, age 91, of Waterbury, announce his unexpected passing on Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of his beloved wife, of 63 years, Gilda Pernerewski (Donofrio).

Paul was born on June 29, 1932, in Naugatuck, son of the late Kasimir and Veronica (Ambrozewicz)  Pernerewski, and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School in Waterbury.  Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 – 1955 as a Staff Sergeant.  After returning to Waterbury, he worked at Waterbury Farrel Foundry and then used his master woodworking skills to found Ace Pattern and Mold Company, which he ran successfully for twenty years before retiring. The cornerstone of Paul’s life was his large and loving family.  He was a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.  Paul enjoyed spending his time at large family dinners and celebrations of family milestones.  He cherished the time he spent indulging his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Although never a pilot himself, he indulged his life-long love of aviation by building model airplanes, including remote controlled planes with his sons, inspiring two sons and one grandson to become pilots. An avid woodworker, Paul not only mastered pattern making, but designed and built beautiful furniture for family and friends.  He was also an enthusiastic gardener, creating flower gardens and vegetable gardens at his home every year. Our family thanks you Dad for, for every prayer you uttered for us, for the many sacrifices you made for us, for thousands of hugs you shared with us and the unending love you instilled in all of us.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his beloved children, daughter Marie Pernerewski of Cheshire and sons; Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr. and his wife Kim of Waterbury, Anthony Pernerewski and his wife Jamie of Seattle, Washington, Steven Pernerewski and his wife Cathy of Eastham, MA and Craig Pernerewski and his wife Colleen of Durham. Paul also leaves to cherish his memory ten grandchildren, Pauly Pernerewski, III of Waterbury, Warrant Officer Aaron Pernerewski and his wife Nico of Alabama, Daniel Rider of Cheshire, Adam Rider of Stamford, Sophia Pernerewski of New London, Anabelle Pernerewski of Torrington, Anthony Pernerewski of Torrington, Jillian Pernerewski of Boston, Amanda Pernerewski of Durham and Justin Trued and his wife Andrea of Colorado.  Also, great grandchildren Luka Pernerewski of Alabama and Ruby Rider of Cheshire. He also leaves his brother Richard Pernerewski and his wife Janet of Willimantic, sister-in-law, Anne Brown of Watertown and brother-in-law, Rocco Donofrio of Waterbury. Paul was predeceased by his sister, Irene Carey and brother, Ronald Pernerewski.

Funeral services for Mr. Pernerewski will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024,  at 10:00 a.m, when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 785 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708 . Those planning to attend are kindly requested to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Pernerewski family on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.until 7:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06705. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you with your family and friends. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the Pernerewski family, please visit our Sympathy Store.