Sante D. Perogine's Obituary
Sante D. Perogine, age 83, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Accent Care Hospice, Wilmington, DE. Mr. Perogine was born on July 11, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, son of the late Florie J. and Emma Giacomini Perogine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie (Kozicki) Perogine on January 18, 2011.
His skill as a machinist began with the DuPont company at the Wilmington Shops location and later with W. L. Gore and Associates where he retired as a supervisor.
His love of the water and the beaches of southern Delaware as well as many local golf courses gave him great enjoyment as he boated and crabbed the waterways as well as walking the links. He was a devoted member of the Midway Assembly of God Church near Lewes where he worshipped regularly with many of his close church friends.
Mr. Perogine is survived by his children, Sandralynn Campbell (Jim) of Newark, DE, David Perogine (Suzanne) of Middletown, DE and Michael Perogine (Maria) of Harbeson, DE; 5 grandchildren, David, Stephen, Elena Perogine and Anthony, and Daniel DiStefano and two great grandchildren, Adrian and Julian Perogine.
Also, surviving is a stepson, Dana “Tony” A. Teoli (Michele) of Bear, DE and a step-grandson, Michael Teoli of Newark, DE; his first wife Joan Perogine (Retkovis) of Gibbstown, New Jersey and his devoted companion, Cathy Gorman of Georgetown, DE.
Memorial services will be at the Midway Assembly of God Church, 34677 Old Postal Lane, Lewes, DE at 12:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025, with Pastor Gary Ross officiating where a visitation will begin at the church at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Brandywine Valley SPCA of Georgetown, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947
Please sign Mr. Perogine’s Tribute Wall at this site.
Florist Note- Please deliver any floral tributes to the Lewes Funeral Home on Monday 12/8/2025 by 9:00 AM
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