Nicholas (Nick) Vincent Peragine was born in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent and Lillian Peragine on March 27, 1932. Nick died peacefully on July 27, 2017 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, FL.

Nick is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 64 years, Barbara and their 4 children: Michel Myers and husband Ronald; James Peragine, Thomas Peragine and Jacqui Pressinger; and Nicholas Peragine and wife Zaneta. Nick will also be missed by his 5 grandchildren- Matthew Bushell, Lauren Bushell Lynn, Sean Peragine, Katia Peragine Foerschner and Barbara (Basia) Peragine and his 2 great grandchildren Kailee and Abigail.

Nick was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Lillian, and his twin brother, Joseph Peragine.

Nick served alongside his brother Joe in the United States Marine Corp as a radio operator with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment in the 2nd Marine Division. After his service to our great country, Nick became a New York City Fire-Fighter where in 1964 received "Deputy Chief's Recommendation for Meritorious Act" for saving a child during a heavily charged fire in a 5-story building. Nick earned the rank of Captain before retiring in 1979.

After retiring from the FDNY, Nick and Barbara moved from NY to Stuart, FL where Nick opened and operated the Flower Kart then eventually became Deputy Tax Collector for Martin County for over 10-years. Nick continued to work part-time for Martin County Tax Department until 2015. In his, partial retirement, Nick enjoyed golf, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Nick will be remembered by most for being fun, honest, respectful and caring. Nick had many friends and no enemies. His favorite times were with when he was surrounded by family.

The family will have a celebration of Nick Peragine on Saturday, August 5th at 11:00AM at Forest Hills Funeral Home- Palm City Chapel and request the presence of all who knew Nick and loved him to celebrate in Nick's honor.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Treasure Coast Hospice in memory of Nick Peragine.

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