Dateline: Alton, IL
Patricia Ann Perica, 80, died at 12:32 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at La Bella of Alton. She was born August 19, 1944 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Raymond and Angela (Kienzy) Phelan. Patricia worked as a teacher for many years with the Alton school district, the James Center and Lewis and Clark Community College. She married Paul Perica, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 2018. Surviving are one son, Pete Moore (Kristen) of St. Peters, MO and two grandchildren, Andrew and Addison Moore. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20 2025 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com