Mrs. Perdek, 74, of The Villages, Howell, and formerly of Freehold and Manalapan, died April 11, 2008, at home. She was employed at the Peddie School, Hightstown for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Mrs. Perdek was predeceased by her husband, Edward S. Perdek, in 2004; two brothers, John and Thomas O’Donnell; and a sister,Mildred O’Donnell. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Walter Walling of Cincinnati, and Janice and Steve Coffey of Durham, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Kaye O’Donnell of Rockaway; two sisters, Peggy Hawkins of Vernon, Ala., and BetsyWoods of New Port Richey, Fla.; and three grandchildren.Afuneral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold Township. Arrangements were by Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold. Memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 16 McLean St., Freehold, NJ 07728.
