Hutchinson– William (Bill) Perrone passed away peacefully May 20, 2021, surrounded by family at his home. He was born October 7, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, to Anthony and Ida Perrone. The only son in a family of four sisters, he was cherished from the beginning. He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in Queens, New York, and left NYC for McPherson College. Bill was sure a cab would be waiting on the other end.
Instead, he met and married Sylvia Gallardo, the love of his life. Bill and Sylvia raised their two sons, Brian and Billy, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Bill served 30 years on the Hutchinson Fire Department. After retirement, he loved interacting with the kids on his Nickerson bus. After dropping the kids off, he was known to get in a round of golf, racquetball or pickleball game.
Bill loved the New York Yankees, playing poker, and enjoying the simple life with family and friends. He told the best stories about life in New York and dropped everything to play with his grandkids. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed dearly by all.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; son, Brian Perrone and wife Emily (VinZant) of Burrton, Kansas; son, William (Billy) Anthony Perrone of Hutchinson, Kansas; grandchildren, Austin, Alec, Ella, Adam, and Eliza; sisters, Paula Callanan, Toni Jachens, Jessie Campbell, Mari Sheehan. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with City of Hutchinson Parks Department in Memory of Bill Perrone.