Beatrice Perer
January 13, 2021

BEATRICE PERER: Passed away on January 13, 2021 in Boynton Beach, FL. Bea, as she known, was 94 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Taper of Duquesne, PA. Bea was a remarkable woman. Her husband, Leonard, passed away in 1964 leaving Bea, age 38, with a teenage son and daughter and a newly-started wholesale optical business. Bea, with help of long-time family friend and accountant, John Karp, built a highly successful woman-owned business, which was a rarity at the time. Bea was a stunning woman, who turned heads wherever she went, even when she was in her 90's. She was always perfectly dressed and a consummate shopper. After working Monday through Friday, Saturdays were spent shopping at Kaufmann's. To her last days, Bea was never without her makeup, jewelry and perfectly-coordinated outfit. When she moved to Florida, she described it as paradise. She lived her last years with the second love of her life, Ed Early, who predeceased her. Together Bea and Ed enjoyed each and every day, whether golfing, or at their club or their home in Boca West. These were some of the happiest days of her life. But her greatest joy was spending time with son Alan (wife, Diane), her daughter Shelley Droz (Husband Gary), her granddaughters Lauren, Langley, Sara and Abby and her great-grandchildren, Sid, Molly, Bowie, Sawyer and Dean. The family extends a special thank you to Bea's caregivers, Nancy and Mirta who took such remarkable and loving care of her in her final days. Queen Bea was a force and her passing leaves a large hole in the family. Bei mir bist du schein. Services and Interment will be PRIVATE. Memorial donations to Jewish Family Services in Boca Raton or the Jewish Community Center in Pittsburgh are welcomed. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com 

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Dear Shelley and Gary and the entire family, Sandy and I are so very sorry for your painful loss. Your mother was a remarkable woman in so many ways! You will always be so proud of her and will miss her terribly. You were wonderful children and grandchildren to her... These will be tough times for all of you. All my love, Linda Ehrenreich