Leilani G. Perruso, 82, of Wilson Borough passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Gracedale Nursing Home, in Nazareth.

Leilani was born in New Jersey, of the late Dr. George and Irene "Johnnie" ( Bolton) Gruver. She was a graduate of Bangor High School, the class of 1956. She was a proud cheerleader of Bangor High School. Leilani danced for many years at Nardi Dance Studio. Leilani was a dedicated homemaker for her loving family, she was the matriarch of the family. In her earlier years she was an X-ray Technician. She was married to the love of her life David S. Perruso for 60 years.

Leilani enjoyed spending her time as a Band Front Director of Wilson High School and Wilson Bourgh Lions Club. She loved attending Wilson High School Football games and Penn State Football. Most of all she loved to help her family and friends and spend quality time with them.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her Daughter Davene Perruso, of Nazareth, PA, and a son, three grandchildren Andrea, Jay and Gabrielle and three great grandchildren Bailey, Lincoln, and Crew, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Reah Hartman.

A gathering will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 9:15a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in Morello Funeral Home, Inc.., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christina Burial in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA 18045 will be celebrated on Friday, September 4 , 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine, in Easton. In memory of Leilani donations may be made to Wilson Bourgh Lions Club 2245 Kemmerer Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com