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Stephen Perok Obituary
Mr. Perok was the owner of Menchville Marina for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Perok and Margaret Francis Delk Perok.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 31 years, Sherry Lawson Perok; daughter, Lonnell Ann Coffen and her husband, Jason; three sons, David Alan Perok and his wife, Stephanie, Stephen Alan Perok Jr., and his wife, Jessie, and Jonathan Lawson Perok; brother, Larry David Perok and his wife, Sherry; five grandchildren, Jeremy Louis Coffen, Troy Aikman Coffen, David Alan Perok Jr., Krysten Nicole Perok and Alley Taylor Perok; four nieces, Sherri Kaye Dykstra and her husband, Tim and their daughter, Madison, Lorrie Lynn Perok, Tammi Lee Glidewell and her husband, Chris, Kim Laino and her husband, James and their daughter, Mackenzie.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. George V. Insley, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Perok
November 12, 2009
Sherry, I was out of town when all this happened and have just learned about your husbands death. I'm so sorry this has happened and will be thinking of you and your family.
Love, Joyce Pollard Ballew
November 8, 2009
Sherry,Julie and I were sorry to hear of Steve's accident.We hope God will comfort you during this difficult time.
JIM AND JULIE CARNEAL
Shirley Woolard
October 31, 2009
Dear Sherry and family, Just thinking of you during this most difficult time. You will continue to be in my prayers and may you find peace and comfort in knowing that you have so many friends that care. May God's love sustain you and your family. Love, Shirley Woolard
October 27, 2009
Dear Sherry, I was very sorry to learn of your husband's untimely death. May you and your family find comfort knowing that the thoughts and prayers of many are with during this difficult time. --Glenda Alston Geer,(Retired)Verizon
October 26, 2009
Dear Sherry and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. He was such a kind and friendly person to all that knew him. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Just remember how much he loved you all and that your memories will sustain you. Love and prayers, Ron, Leslie & Jay Hagerman
Lisa Jones
October 26, 2009
Dear Sherry, Stephen, and Jonny,
My heart goes out to you all during this time and in the days ahead.
October 26, 2009
Dear Perok family,
From our family to yours we send our love and hope that you are comforted in this time of grief. May all your memories keep you stong during this time and only know that his sprit lives on with you everyday. We will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Walker Family
Rocky,Amber,JoAnn,Ed,Eddie,Granny Goose,Pa,Lil Rocky and Paris
Kimberly Laino
October 26, 2009
Eulogy to Stephen Alan Perok, Sr.
Given at the service on October 24, 2009
On behalf of the family I would to thank everyone for coming. All the love and support you have shown has meant a lot to the family.
I’m here today to talk about the life of Steve Perok (Skeets), husband to Sherry, father to David, Lonnell, Stephen and Jonathan. Grandfather to Jeremy, Troy, David, Krysten, Nicole and Alley. Brother to Larry. I’ve known Steve since I was a little girl when my aunt Sherry would pick me on the weekends to stay with them. I have fond memories of growing up with Lonnell, Stephen and Jonathan. It was always fun to visit Menchville Marina with Steve and play a pinball game or threw a ball to yoyo and coco. I grew up with Steve being an important part of my life.
Steve was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren. I recently went to the beach with Steve, Sherry, Stephen, Jonathan, Jessie, and Alley. I didn’t know at the time how valuable or meaniful that trip would be. Some things that really stood out for me was what a great cook Steve was. Steve could cook seafood better than any restaurant. Steve was just a fun guy and could fit in with anyone anywhere. It was special to see the bond that Stephen and Jonathan had with their father. It was evident the love and respect they had for each other and that they truly enjoyed each others company. Steve also had a wonderful relationship with Jessie and treated her like his daughter. It was great to watch Sherry and Steve with Alley. They are both wonderful grandparents. Steve always had time for Alley no matter how busy he was. Steve and Alley would play Guess Who for hours. Steve was the kind of grandfather every parent would want their child to have. Alley liked to call him Bandaddy.
Steve and Sherry had been married for 31 years. They withstood the true test of time and truly loved each other.
Steve was probably one of the hardest working men I have ever known and also one of the smartest. Steve was like an encyclopedia and could tell you about anything you needed to know. Steve was constantly working on things, buying things, selling things and fixing things. Steve was very talented. Steve also had a large heart and would help anyone. Steve would buy umbrellas at the flea market to give to the homeless when he saw them. In the end Steve donated his organs so he could continue giving.
Our family will be forever changed because Steve was so special to us. At family gatherings you could always count on Steve to play hide and go seek with Alley and Mackenzie, tell a good story, watch an old movie and laugh out loud and then at the end of the day he would be asleep on the couch sometimes snoring. It didn’t matter where we went or what we were eating everyone knew all the food had to be saved for Boomer. We often joked that Boomer ate better than some people. All of that will be greatly missed.
Steve loved and adored his parents. At the end of the day we can take comfort in the fact that he is with his parents now and treasure all of the fond and loving memories we have of him. Thank you for touching all of our lives and allowing us to be part your journey. Steve we love you and you will be forever missed.
October 26, 2009
Dear Sherry and family Iwas sorry to here about Stephen skeets we called him.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and i wish you and yours the very best.
Sincerly yours
Brian and Kim Byrd
Kathy Leach
October 25, 2009
Dear Sherry and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Remember you are in my prayers and thoughts.
October 25, 2009
Dear Sherry and Family,
Pat and I were so shocked and sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love, Pat and Madeline Malarkey
October 25, 2009
Dear Sherry,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Steve well, but worked with you long enough to know that you had a very special relationship. My prayers are with you and your family for strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Bonnie (Boone) Enderle
Sharon Harrell
October 25, 2009
Sherry,
It's been a long time, (too long) and I am so sorry for your loss, he truly loved you and will always be with you. I have so many fun memories from back in the 70's and I will always cherish them. Peace be with you
Love
Sharon Harrell (White)
October 25, 2009
The family of S.Perok. So sorry to read of your loss. Stephen's mother, Margaret Francis Delk, was 1st cousin to my mom (Mattie Ellis Goodrich). She always spoke so fondly of her aunt and family.Sincerely, Janet Jones 138 Lumar Rd., Smithfield, Va. 23430
October 25, 2009
SHERRY & FAMILY,
OUT DEEPEST REGRETS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE NEVER REALLY GOT TO KNOW STEPHEN VERY WELL, BUT REMEMBER WHEN HE BOWLED WITH THE LEAGUE. AFTER READING THE GUEST BOOK, WE CAN SEE HE MADE AN IMPACT ON A LOT OF PEOPLES' LIVES.
GOD BLESS YOU
GAYLE & EDDIE JOHNSON-------SURRY VA
October 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Our prayers are with you.
Billy & Donna White and Marguerite Proffitt
Carol Fitchett-Cunningham
October 25, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Lonnell and my daughter, Sara Dale, were playmates on Benns Road in Robinson Terrace. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kelly Wayne
October 24, 2009
Perok family, Dave and Steph, my sincerest condolences for your loss.
[email protected]
Pam Baker
October 24, 2009
Sherry & Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. There will be difficult times ahead but God will see you through. From reading the many entries here, Steve was a wonderful man. This too shall keep you strong. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know.
(Pam Baker - Jessie's Aunt)
October 24, 2009
Dave and Steph,
I knew you kids in the 80's and 90's when I was DJ Kelly Wayne and you Dave was the drummer for Goldrush. I read about your loss and wish I could have seen you this weekend give my support to you both. I hope you will contact me so I can offer my sincerest condolences.
[email protected]
Chip Wilder
October 24, 2009
Dear Sherry,
Nancy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We pray that God will give you His peace.
October 24, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Brian & Ruth Deibler
Jan Allen
October 24, 2009
Sherry,
My heart went out to you when Kristin told me that Skeets had passed away. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's going to be hard for you, but you are strong. Just know and keep in your heart that one day, you and Skeets will dance again.
October 24, 2009
Sherry,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family
at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy & Linda Staples
LYNN MCARTHUR BOONE
October 24, 2009
SHERRY & FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEVE. ANYTIME YOU LOOSE SOMEONE THAT YOU LOVE IT IS HARD HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD IN YOUR HEART IT DOES MAKE IT BETTER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
friends at sti turf care
October 24, 2009
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.
Sharon Davenport
October 24, 2009
Sherry and family, I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Sharon Davenport
Bill (Pigman) Shaver
October 24, 2009
Many good memories rush through my mind of times long ago.
I cherish these.
My deepest regrets to the family.
He was one of the good guys
Tom Hudgins
October 24, 2009
To friends and family of Steve Perok: I haven't seen Steve in a very long time. I was his Daily Press paperboy back in the 1960's. One night when I was collecting on my route, Steve invited me in, and shared his love for music by showing me his electric guitar and amplifier and discussed music with me. He saw my interest in music and asked me if I had ever seen a live concert before. I had not. Steve had 3 tickets to a WGH Virginia Beach Dome concert and offered me his son David's ticket. I couldn;t believe it. My parents okay'd the trip and Steve held David in his lap the whole concert so I could have a seat. That concert (The Seeds, ? Mark and the Mysterians and The Outsiders) and Steve's kindness changed my life. I learned to play guitar, played professionally and have been selling musical gear locally as a career for 30 plus years. I'll never forget Steve, for taking the time to share his interest in music with me. It changed my life. May God bless his many friends and family during this time. I'll never forget Steve for making a difference in my life. Many Blessings!
Mimi Leveille
October 24, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers always, Mimi & Thomas Leveille
Ronald "Stringbean" Roderick
October 23, 2009
I am so at a loss for words for such a fine man that offered a place to support the working waterman of Virginia. The whole Perok family has offered many years of life to our heritage. He will be deeply missed as much as his dad. Many thanks to them as well as Larry for all they have done for me and for our local waterman over the many years....without them....who knows where some of us might have ended up.
John Paul Darouse
October 23, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man.
buck thruston
October 23, 2009
sherry, larry i am soooooo sorry for your loss pleeeeease contact me for ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mary Hines
October 23, 2009
To the Perok family, our thoughts and prayers are with you though all your sorrow, Randy and I also just august lost a son ,we'll pray for you all. Randy & Mary Hines.
October 23, 2009
To the Perok family, our thoughts and prayers are with you though all your sorrow, Randy and I also just august lost a son ,we'll pray for you all. Randy & Mary Hines.
Joan Gallimore
October 23, 2009
I was very sad this morning when I read about Steve's death. He was a great guy and we had so much fun "back in the good old days". The last time I saw Steve we spent about an hour reminiscing, but mostly he told me about his family. He was so proud of you all and so happy to be a grandfather.. Cherish the memories.
Garry Stewart
October 23, 2009
My prayers and faith in the divine spirit of mankind assures me that Steve is smiling from his new home above. Not with pretension but for Steve, a hope in his heart that we, who live on, know that life is only temporary. And that, in which we do here in our borrowed time requires much vigilant in how we treat ourselves and others. Do right here and God will reward us there in Heaven. God Bless You.
Howard Mayhew
October 23, 2009
Sorry for your loss, Skeets is now resting in peace. I just returned back to VA and was going to visit the marina soon. Sorry I didnt get to see Steve, Lonnell I will come see you soon. God bless all of you
Ashley
October 23, 2009
Dear Perok family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim and Jason Bellone
October 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 23, 2009
Toall of SKEETS family, especially Larry[OH CISCO], My thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times. Keep the faith!
Love, Jim Davidson
Rebecca, Tim and Elizabeth Haase
October 23, 2009
Sherry and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your hearts be filled with happy memories.
Mary Beth Lovelace (Zykes)
October 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear today of Skeets' death. He was a childhood/ neighborhood buddy, and along with Larry and the Vickers boys, we shared many a game of 'batters-with' and 'wargames' playing army. We met later in life thru boating at Menchville. He was always so full of fun, and it was my pleasure to have known him. My tho'ts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Jimmy & Donna Beard
October 23, 2009
Sherry, I was so sad to hear about Steve. Gene sent out the message to all of us from the evenings at his home years ago. I would definitely be there to give you a hug, but I'm out of town until Sunday. Just know that there are many of us who would love to be there for you. God bless you and give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Robinson
October 23, 2009
Dear Sherry and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Brian & Michelle Robinson & Family
Mary Lamm
October 23, 2009
Sherrie we are all thinking of you and praying that God will cary you through this difficult time. We are here for you anytime. Riverside Operator's
October 23, 2009
Dear Perok Family,
On behalf of First Baptist Church, please be assured of our prayers for you all in this most difficult time. Losses are always difficult, but your memories and God's love can and will eventually fill the emptiness you now experience. I am happy we could do some small part to ease your burden.
In Christian love,
Dennis Adams
First Baptist Church
Newport News
Diane Bigbie
October 23, 2009
Dear Sherry and family, WE was so sorry to hear about Steve. We will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers....One day at a time.....Love, Diane & Wayne Bigbie, & Eric Dobson
Kristin Wright
October 23, 2009
Mrs. Perok and family, im so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you guys.I remember grown up down the street from you guys.He was a great man and he will be greatly missed.Ya'll will be in my prayers.
Kristin Wright
Kristin Wright
October 23, 2009
Mrs. Perok and family, im so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you guys.I remember grown up down the street from you guys.He was a great man and he will be greatly missed.Ya'll will be in my prayers.
Kristin Wright
GENE HUTCHINSON
October 23, 2009
SHERRY AND FAMILY,I HOPE THAT THAT YOU WILL THINK OF THE GREAT TIMES STEVE AND THE FAMILY HAD.I AM GLAD AND PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN STEVE HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.MAY GOD LOOK OVER THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
The Fujimoto Family
October 23, 2009
Sherry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless
Jonathan Perok
October 23, 2009
I don't know what to say Papa other than I love you so much and will miss you even more. It’s so hard to even think that you are gone. I still hope that you’ll call me and tell everything is OK or walk through the door and give me one of those hugs where you kiss me on the cheek and never want to let go. You have been such an inspiration to my life and taught me how to be the great man I am today. I am so proud of the life you led and all of the great memories you helped to create, not only with me and the rest of the family, but with pretty much everyone you met. Hearing stories the past few days about your life have been on every range of the emotional scale. Your passion and selflessness has truly impacted everyone. I know you’re watching over me and are here beside me every second of every day. I hope you finally get to take it easy and relax like we have always wanted you to do. Remember Dad, you owe me a hug and I look forward to getting it from you, and brace yourself, it’s going to be a long one. In going over some of the things you had kept, I found an old card that I wrote you when I was just a lil’ guy, it read…”I Will Always Love You Dad Forever, Love Jonny”. It’s true Dad, forever.
Always Papa,
Jonny
Brownie Shaffer Haracivet
October 23, 2009
Dear Sherry and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Adderholdt
October 23, 2009
Sherry and family, I was so sad to hear about Steve's passing. I know that you and his family were the most important thing in his life. May the memories of all the happy times that you spent together continue to give you comfort in this most difficult time. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.
October 23, 2009
I just would love to say there are to many wonderful memories to share on here that we will cherish forever but I would love to say he will be deeply missed by anyone who knew him! He was the best father- in-law and grand father anyone could ever have! We love you and will miss you terribly!
Love you always,
Jessie
Hoyer
October 23, 2009
From our family to yours, we are so sorry for the loss of Stephen. He is a great father, grandfather and husband. We will remember all the wonderful times with him as our children grew up.
Please know our love and prayers are with you and your family.
The Hoyers: Pete, Carol, Chris, Sarah and Zoey
Amanda
October 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
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