Gregory Paul “Greg” Perona, age 26, of Western Springs, IL; beloved son of M. Lena (nee Kuffel) and Tom Perona; loving brother of Stephen (Valerie), Thomas, and Robert Perona; dear grandson of Louis and Joan Perona, and Ronald and Dorothy Kuffel; fond uncle of Landyn, Jacob, and William Perona; nephew and cousin of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, August 13 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends are asked to gather Friday, August 14 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Mass 09:45am. Interment Ladd Cemetery, 4pm Friday. Greg was an accomplished musician and composer, passionate about music since youth. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible memorial donations in Greg’s honor may be given to The Spirit Educational Association, Inc., in support of youth music education at 5205 Grand Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500.