Vito Joseph Perrone, 76, died on Saturday (January 12, 2013) at Evergreen HCC in Stafford Springs. Vito was born in Hartford. He was the son of the late Vito and Concetta Perrone and lived most of his life in Manchester prior to moving to Vernon. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and retired as a detective with the Manchester Police Dept. Vito is survived by his daughters Debra Perrone and Ann Marie Perrone of Vernon; his son Vito J. Perrone and his wife Natasha of Westhampton, MA; his grandchildren Alec, Tyler, Maya and Audrey Perrone and his good friend Roberta Ann (Wood) Perrone. He is also survived by his brother Vincent Perrone, his sister Frances Lombardo, and his many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Vito was predeceased by his brother Anthony Perrone and his sister Christine Parks. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester on Friday (1/18) from 4:00-6:00. A reception will be held immediately following calling hours at Adam's Mill in Manchester to continue the celebration of Vito's life. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Assoc.1 Union St. # 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183 or St. Jude Children's Hospital St. Jude Tribute Center Program P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142. For online condolences please visit tierneyfuneralhome.com.