Marcelino Pernia Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marcelino (Mark) Pernia led a fulfilling life that ended at the age of 92 on September 25th, 2019. He is fondly remembered by his daughter Linda and son Michael, his daughter-in-law Phyllis, as well as his five grandchildren Courtney, Lisa, Ashley, Eddie, Danielle, and three great grandchildren Max, Matthew and Olivia. Mark came to America at the age of 19, leaving behind his parents, Benito Pernia and Romona Oruna, and three siblings, Benito, America, and Milagros, in Spain. He was honored to serve as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he married his wife Rose whom he would spend 54 Amazing years with. They enjoyed dancing, exploring New York City and traveling throughout the world together. A hard worker and determined to be successful, Marcelino attended Columbia University under the GI Bill. Mark was a wise investor and a self-made man who was able to take a modest living in the logistics industry and create a prosperous life in Tenafly. Marcelino’s life will be celebrated at Barrett’s funeral home,148 Dean Drive Tenafly, NJ, from 10-12. Funeral services will follow at Hackensack Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.act.alz.org or 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Marcelino Pernia

September 25, 2019