Salem……..


Edward P Perruzzi, age 59, of Salem, formerly of Newton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Born in Paterson, NJ the son of Evelyn N. (DeLuccia) Perruzzi and the late Edward J. Perruzzi, he attended local school. Following his high school graduation, he began to pursue a hair stylist career and attended the Capri Institute for Hair. However, his curiosity and quest for education got the better part of him, so he returned to school and also received his bachelors degree in psychology from Rutgers College, became a certified acupuncturist at the New England School of Acupuncture and became a master chef through Le Cordon Bleu.


Combining his many talents and skills with his love of people, Ed established, co- owned and managed the Icon Hair Salon in Newton Center.


Full of life, his greatest pride and joy was being a dad. He was dedicated to his two sons George and Jay, and he took great pride in them. A colorful man, full of live, Ed also enjoyed entertaining large circle of friends.


In addition to his mom and children, he is survived by a sister Janice and her husband John Korpusik of Salem and several cousins and extended family in NJ.


His funeral will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:15 AM from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St) Salem. To be followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the George & Jay Perruzzi Fund, TD Bank,600 Loring Avenue,Salem, MA 01970,Attn: Angela Morera.
For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.