Ralph Pernesiglio, age 77 of Vero Beach, FL died on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian.
He was born December 8, 1935 in Bronx, New York and was resident of Vero Beach for the past 14 years coming from Mahopac, NY.
Prior to retirement, he was an auto mechanic for 50 years in Bronx, NY. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He attended St. Helen Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Esther; daughter, Toni (Peter) Viau of Stormville, NY; son, Ralph (Laura) Pernesiglio of Sebastian, FL and 5 grandchildren, Chelsey, Corey, Sam, Claire and Peter.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2085 Tallahassee Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home 1950 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960. Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com