Artist and sculptor Gregory Perillo, the last of the great American Western and Native American artists of the 20th century who made lasting contributions to the art world, died March 10 in his Clearwater, Fla., home. Perillo was surrounded by family when he died, just two days shy of his 94th birthday. 

Although his health had been declining over the last few months, Perillo painted each day until 10 days before his death. Born in Greenwich Village to Italian immigrant parents Gregorio and Antoinette Perillo, when Perillo was just 2 years old, his family relocated to Castleton Corners. Perillo graduated from PS 29 in his home community and the school where he would eventually donate artwork, and McKee High School.