Obituaries/Services

Irma was born on Aoril 9, 1929 in Isernia, Italy, to the late Giovanni and Vincenza Gazzani.

Irma was a kind and loving wife to the late Giovanni DiPerna. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and recently became a great grandmother. She was completely devoted and dedicated to her family.

Irma is survived by three daughters, Camille, Phyllis and Nancy and son in law's Steven Helenek, Robert Franza and Tony Xuereb.

She was deeply loved and adored by her foue grandchildren, Jonathan, Andrew, Stefanie, Ariana and their spouses Rosalia, Marina,Mark, Charles and great grandson Giovanni Rocco.

She is also survived by her four sisters, Cocetta Gentile, Anna Cimorelli, Assunta Sacco and Lidia Tedeschi and many nieces and nephews.

Irma always left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She touched them in a way that was truly genuine and radiant. Her friends and family are saddened by her loss.

Many people have reached out with the most touching words describing her beauty, her strength, generosity and love of life. Irma will be missed by all. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to American Cancer Society in Irmas name https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=default&_ga=2.40981728.353535164.1677789399-1348319401.1677789399&_gac=1.60480223.1677789399.CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTGTSZ-CoXI3hBoZ6i9GS-U8XTz3ElXA8sOgHxPcTW7ES5Y6R0zfLhoCUSIQAvD_BwE Visitation: Sunday, March 5 2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm 6:00 pm ~ 8:30 pm

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, May 6, 9:30 am Basilica of Regina Pacis Brooklyn, NY

Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum Staten Island, NY