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Joseph Perun Obituary

Joseph J. Perun Battle Creek Joseph J. Perun, 56, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at his residence. Joseph was born on February 3, 1954, the son of John and Josephine (Sapienza) Perun. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Pennfield High School then attended Kellogg Community College and Kalamazoo College. He worked with his father building homes, and then received his builders license in 1972. Joe built and remodeled homes with his brother Mike and drove truck for Express 1 freight. He enjoyed photography and remodeling homes. Surviving is a brother, Mike(companion, Marlene Steinberg) Perun; uncle, Angelo Sepienza; aunt, Marge Sepienza; cousins, Joseph, Steve and Ann Marie Sepienza. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the funeral home with The Rev. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lifespan Hospice. "God could not have given me a better brother, he never let me down his whole life. He was always there for me."

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 12, 2010.

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Joseph Sepienza

October 14, 2010

My cousin Joe, when i was growing up, I thought he was the coolest guy in the whole world. When I was 13, he was 17, and he had a 69 SS Chevelle. He took me out crusing on a hot summer night in July. Must have been around 1972. He took me down this country road doing about 100mph I was so scared.I was hanging on for dear life. He introduced me to all his friends. He had so many friends, I thought to myself. I always looked up to him. I'm so sorry I didnt get to see him more. He was a great guy and I will miss dearly. I hope he is resting in peace.

Cousin Joe

steven may

October 14, 2010

like a father to me, i will miss u joe.

steven may

October 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I will allway's remember.

audry may and family

October 14, 2010

Joe, you will be missed by all of us here on upton, we all shared many laughs, and also shared tears, but the times we sprnt together will never be forgotten, the conversations were sometimes bizarr, humorous, and at times testing our intelect, we will miss you greatly, all is well in heaven!

Margaret McKay

October 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family at this time. It's been many years since I'd seen him (not since graduation), but I remember him as a warm and caring person. I know he will be missed by all.

Debra Dickert-Isenhour

October 13, 2010

Joe, his brother Mike and his dad built the house we lived in on Pennbrook. He will be missed here but always remembered with a smile and warm memories. May God's peace rest within his family and friends.

Tom Frye

October 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Joe was a friend of my brother Don, sorry to hear about this.

Randell Miller

October 13, 2010

Mike and family,
My heart goes out to you in this loss of Joe. He was a wonderful person to be around and always had a smile on his face. Maybe he knew something we didn't. God bless you and your family at this time. We will miss him here, but I truly believe that the spirit of a person still lives. This place is just a stepping stone to something or somewhere better.

Johnny Cash

October 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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