Francis Perry

Francis X. Perry, 80
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY - Francis X. Perry, 80, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
He was born in Worcester, son of Ralph H. and Margaret (Harrington) Perry. He graduated from St. Peter's High School and Cushing Academy. He played basketball for both schools. He served in the US Navy and attended Clark University.
After a career in banking he retired to Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Chatham. He was an avid lifelong golfer, proud of his hole-in-one. He worked part-time in retirement at Ocean Edge Resort and National golf courses in Brewster, MA. He was a past president of the Framingham Lions Club. His friendly and humorous personality endeared him to all who knew him. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He leaves his best friend and wife of 58 years Theresa M. (Burke) and sons Francis X., Jr. of Derry, NH, Neil M. of Chatham, daughters Virginia M. , wife of Jeffrey Magnani of Framingham, Maribeth A. , wife of Faramarz Khedmaty of Framingham. His daughter Christine (Perry) O'Mara died in 1992. He also leaves 7 grandchildren, Alaina, Christina, and Laura Magnani, Kristen (Perry) Roskam, Catherine (Perry) Rennick, Emily (Perry) Bautista, and Timothy Perry. He also leaves 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Ralph, Richard and Robert, and sisters Grace Mackintire, Marguerite Poisant and Mary Hillemansen.
Calling hours are Friday, June 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Saturday, June 9 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Christina Perry O'Mara Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Holy Name CCHS, 144 Granite St, Worcester, MA 01604.