Greg Peralta Obituary

PERALTA, Greg Greg Peralta, retired Senior Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy, died in the early morning hours on December 5, 2006 at Roper Hospital in Charleston. He was born on December 26, 1919 in Agno Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Pablo and Eulalia (Novero) Peralta. He was a member of the guerilla force East Central Luzon Guerilla Area (ECLGA) during WW II. In August 1945, his outfit trained with the United States 6yh Ranger Battalion in San Fernando Pampanga under the command of General Krueger for occupational force in Japan. He joined the United States Navy in June 1946, assigned aboard the USS Sierra AD-18 in Tingtao, China until the fall of the Chinese Nationalist government in 1948. He was assigned to surface vessels, ship stations, and staff duties and retired in 1975 aboard the USS Sierra AD-18, his first and last ship. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War with eight continuous Good Conduct Awards, which he cherished the most. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Misterio Salcedo Peralta; there four children, Christine Peralta Thompson (Steve), David Lyle Peralta (Pennie), Greg Marvin Peralta (Amy), and Catherine Peralta Edler (Brad); seven grandchildren, Darryl and Ryan Thompson, Jessica and Amee Peralta, Elliott and Madeline Peralta, and Conrad Edler. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was an active member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Fleet Reserve Association, Filipino American Association of Charleston, Elks Club of Charleston, and the Charleston Club. Funeral services for Mr. Peralta will be held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, North Charleston, on Saturday, December 9, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home this evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted at the funeral home or memorials can be made in Greg Peralta's name to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, North Charleston. Funeral arrangements made by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Greg Peralta

8 Entries

Ron and Ruthie Padgett

December 9, 2006

David,
We were very sad to hear of the death of your father and have been thinking of you and Pennie. Mr. Peralta was a remarkable man who demonstrated great love for, and devotion to, his native land as well as the United States. He was a member of "the greatest generation" to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy today.
May the Lord pull you through these tough times and give you peace.

Bob Tyner

December 8, 2006

To Mrs Peralta, Dave, Greg, Chris, and Cathy and their families. I was so saddened to read about the loss of your husband and father. I remember many a wonderful time while visiting your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mr & Mrs Ward

December 8, 2006

Mrs. Peralta,
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. We are right across the street (5301). Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can help you in any way.

Alison Lim Posadas

December 8, 2006

To my best friend, Cathy~

I have so many fond memories of your beloved dad. You and I spent so much time together during our childhood that he was like my second dad. I loved him too.

He was such a unique individual, always sharing his talents of cooking, fishing, gardening and ballroom dancing with others. And what a dedicated family man he was! That’s evident in the strong bond between all your family members. Love of family … it’s his wonderful legacy to each of you.

Hold dear the precious memories of happy times spent together. May they uplift your heavy heart as you remember and honor his life so well lived.

As you walk this path of sorrow, may it comfort you to know caring friends will be walking with you.

Love and prayers~
Alison

Susan and Mark Dupont

December 8, 2006

Mrs. Perralta, Chris and Steve, David and Pennie, Greg and Amy, and Cathy and Greg,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Perralta's death. Of all his acccomplishments, he treasured his loving family the most. What a loving family he leaves behind. Thanks for being like family to us. We will miss him too. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Arnold Lim

December 8, 2006

I knew that he retired from the Navy, but I did not know that he served 30 years in the Navy. He is a patriot of our great nation as well as of our original homeland of The Philippines. Finally, he is the father of a terrific family. That is a lot to have accomplished in his lifetime, and I am sure he is blessed to be with our Lord this day.

I think the last time I saw him was in his backyard several years ago. My mom asked me to go there to pick up some vegetables. He was always such a good gardener, and their back yard was really amazing. The variety of plants was awesome.

Karen Davidson

December 8, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lane Aspinwall

December 8, 2006

Greg:

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know how difficult it can be to lose a parent. I wanted you to know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless all of your family.

Your friend:

Lane Aspinwall

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