Notes:

Vito Nicholas “Nick” Pera, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Enicandro and Anna (Quaranta) Pera.
Nick was raised in Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On January 27, 1951, he married Lois Vivian (Beemer) Pera at St. Joseph Church. Mrs. Pera predeceased him on April 5, 2016 after 65 memorable years together. 
Nick served during the Korean War in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He continued to serve in the United States Army Reserves as a First Sergeant for 32 years prior to his honorable discharge in 1990. 
Nick had a strong work ethic and was employed for over 30 years by E.I. DuPont Company as a millwright, and later retired as a skilled craftsman. He loved to garden and took great pride in maintaining his beautiful residence. Above all, he was a devoted family man who always made sure his family was truly cared for. Mr. Pera will be deeply missed by the many hearts he touched.
Mr. Pera is survived by his children, Deborah Leilani (Jeffrey Dudzinski) Pera, Susan (Ed Shaw) Watson, Nicholas Pera and Kevin Pera; grandchildren, Nicole (Andy) Van Dusen, Robert Sweitzer, Holly Beth Sweitzer-Allein, John V. (Megan) Kowalski, Douglas Ryan Watson and Kaelie Just; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madelyn, Joseph, Niko, Jade, Evalynn and Genevieve; his siblings Donald (Dorothy) Pera, Virginia Pera, Andrew (late Jan) Pera and Louise Pera; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to recent circumstances, funeral services and entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be held privately for the family. Memorial offerings may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Vito married BEEMER, Lois Vivian on 27 Jan 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lois (daughter of BEEMER, Elmer L and SMITH, Violet E) was born about 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Apr 2016 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lois Vivian (Beemer) Pera of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Violet (Smith) Beemer.

Lois was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. On January 27, 1951, she married Vito Nicholas Pera at St. Joseph’s Church in Niagara Falls. Lois was employed as a teacher’s aid for the Niagara Falls Board of Education and worked at Hyde Park, Gaskill and South Junior Schools. Lois also worked at the former Rainbow Center Mall for many years.

Lois was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being a homemaker, spending time outdoors during the summer in her yard by her pool and tending to her garden. She was a fabulous cook, baker and avid reader. Lois also enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to visit her children.

In addition to her beloved husband of 65 years, she is survived by her four children, Deborah Leilani (Jeffrey Dudzinski) Pera of Williamsville, Susan (Ed Shaw) Watson, Nicholas Pera and Kevin Pera all of Las Vegas, NV, six grandchildren, Nicole (Andy) VanDusen, Robert (Anjanette) Sweitzer, Holly Beth (Jesse) Allein, John V. (Megan) Kowalski, Douglas Ryan Watson and Kaelie, six great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madelyn, Joseph, Niko, Jade, Evalynn, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a sister June (late Wilfred) Strassburg and brother, Howard Beemer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday April 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph’s Church 1413 Pine Ave. Niagara Fall, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/26/1950

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Beemer, Porter
road, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Lola Vivian, to
Mr. Nicholas Pera, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Pera, independence
avenue.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/6/1966

PERA-Enlcandro (Andrew), 71, at Memorial
Hospital, Friday, Feb. 4, 1966,
of 2008 Independence Ave. Hwband
-of-Mary-Anna-(Quaranta)- Pera;
father of Donald a. Pera, V. Nicholas,
Andrew Pera Jr., all of this city,
Mrs. James (Vlrginia) Sacco, Town
of Niagara, and Mlss Louise Ann Pera,
this city; brother of Frank Pera,
Holley, N.Y., the late Anthony, John
and Benjamln Pera, the late Mrs.
Anna Pera and Mrs, Theresa Turchi;
also several nephews and nieces; and
9 grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held from the Spallino Funeral
Home, 1000 Pine Ave., Tuesday, Feb.
8, 1966 at 6:45 p.m. and St. Joseph's
Church at 9:15. a.m. Interment In
Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends
may call after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Enicandro + QUARANTA, Mary Anna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/1962

Funeral services for Elmer
L. Beemer, 66. of 3234 North
Ave., will be held Monday at
1 a.m. at Bell Funeral Home's
LaSalle chapel, 8fl04 S. Military
Rd. Burial will be in Riverdale
Cemetery.
Mr. Beemer, who died
Thursday, was a retired employe
of the National Carbon
Co. where he had worked for
28 years. He was the husband
of Mrs. Violet Beemer.
Rev. Lynn H. Smith of the
Church of God will conduct
the services.

Elmer married SMITH, Violet E about 1917. Violet (daughter of Mary Agnes) was born about 1897 in Canada; died on 1 Aug 1971 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/2/1971

MRS. VIOLET BEEMER
Mrs. Violet Beemer, 74, of
3234 North Ave., died Sunday
(Aug. 1, 1971) in Memorial
Medical Center after a long
illness.
-Mrs. Beemer was a member
of the Church of God.
She is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. W i l f r ed
(June) Strassburg and Mrs.
Nicholas (Lois) Pera, both of
this city; a son, Howard
Beemer of Ransomville; a
sister, Mrs. Gladys Mcintosh;
a brother, Stanley Smith of
Mexico; 12 grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
at the Bell Funeral Home.
The Rev. John C. Williams
will officiate.
Burial will be in Rivcrdalc
Cemetory.
Friends may call from 7
to 9 today and from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.