Age 78, of Mt. Lebanon, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, after a brief illness.
Born in Wilmerding to a humble and hard-working family of proud Croatian heritage. Loving daughter of the late Mary (Miller) and Peter Nejak.
Beloved wife of 55 years of John Perri, MD. Exceptionally devoted mother of David (Vivienne) of Wheeling, WV and Patrick (Elizabeth) of Franklin Park and proud grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Raymond Nejak (Nancy) of Export; nephews Raymond Nejak, Jr. (Mary Jean) of Export and Peter Nejak (Nancy) of Greensburg; neice Jacqueline Marinovich (Mark) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; and sister-in-law Patricia Rieker of Cambridge, MA. Dolly was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and former nurse educator at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing with a specialty in neurosurgical care. She was a parish member and dedicated volunteer at St. Bernard Church for nearly 40 years where she served on numerous church and school committees. In addition to enjoying the company of a large circle of friends, she cherished any opportunity to support her children and grandchildren in athletic and scholastic activities. She has left an enduring legacy of selflessness, generosity, and thoughtful consideration for others.