Death date: Jan 26, 2021
Alice Perline 98 of West Palm Beach, FL. passed away January 26. surrounded by her family. Survived by her devoted sons Alan Perline and Bob (Vanessa Rolfe) Perline; cherished grandmother of Shelley, Yonnie, Stacey; adored great-g Read Obituary
I was Alice's neighbor in Century Village and wanted to express my fond memories of her. Although the extent of our friendship was limited to small chats, usually on the catwalk of our building, she was so genuine and seemed so kind and soft-spoken. She invited me into her apartment briefly one day and showed me her artwork, which was extremely impressive, as I had no idea she was so talented. A sweet, classy lady whom I will always remember!
Naomi Hoben
Alice Perline or Mrs Perline as she was for me because I have known her since I was 11 or 12 years old was always kind to me. I have fond memories of the time my kids and I spent with her in Florida. Every year we would visit her for lunch. She even taught us how to play Rummycube. She came to my wedding and told me afterwards that it was the first time she had ever been in a church. I felt honored. I also, like my sister Bonnie am proud to have some of her paintings hanging in my house. She will live on in my thoughts.
My condolences to all who loved her.
If you have one good friend in your life you are doing very well. We have known Alice for over 40 years. We lived in an apartment building with her in Staten Island, New York. She was always visiting us in our apartment and we always visited her in hers. We are both visually impaired and getting around was difficult. Neither of us drives a car. Our friend Alice took us to the supermarket every week. We also shared deliveries from wholesale health food markets. We would order the food from a catalog together, and split it up in the building basement and schlep it up to our apartments. This was a six week ritual. Together, every Saturday, we would go for lunch at Goldens because Alice loved the large special frankfurter and the pickle salad bar and then catch a movie. We would invite Alice to dinner one or two times a week, especially after she lost Lester. She would reciprocate by inviting us every couple of weeks for pasta with clam sauce which she called pasta with little fishes. We enjoyed eating together, talking together, discussing politics and just chewing the fat. Alice was an integral part of our lives. She loved art and shared it with all of her friends. She began painting portraits in oil, moved to watercolors and then monoprints. She painted in themes: she loved, portraits, still lifes, birch trees and flowers. Art exhibitions were another ritual where she would inevitably win prizes. We remember sitting on the side of the Kill Van Kull in Staten Island where she would exhibit every year and would win prizes for such things as composition, creativity and the best painting in show. It was always a good time and she always beamed when she won. When she moved to Florida we visited her and she returned to New York to visit us. Ultimately we moved to West Palm Beach to be near our friend Alice and other family. If you have one good friend in your life you are doing very well. Alice was as a good friend. She is loved and will be sorely missed. Iris and Larry
I have known Alice since Alan was in High School and we have shared many memories,weddings, births and Great Grand Children.Beginning in Staten Island and moving to Florida,seeing each other and this past year talking a lot, I will miss sharing Family news with her.My love to Bobby,Alan and Vanessa who made Alice very happy.
Also our Grandchildren,Shelley and Yonnie and Matthew,Justin,Michael and Julia.
Betty Shelley
I have known Mrs. Perline since I was 11 or 12 years old which is why she was always Mrs. Perline to me. I have lots of fond memories especially these last years. Max, Coralie and I would always visit her when we went to Florida. We will always remember when she taught us how to play Rubicube. As my sister Bonnie, I too am proud to have her paintings in my home. It will be strange to go to Florida without taking a trip up to see her. My warm thoughts go out to all of you!
Helen
I love Alice Perline. She had a wealth of artistic talent and loved a good joke. We used to share our art with each other so I’m happy to have some of her art in my house.
My love is with Bobby, Vanessa and Alan.
