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Dennis M. Perry

1947 - 2018

Dennis M. Perry obituary, 1947-2018

BORN

1947

DIED

2018

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Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

180 Washington Street

Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Dennis Perry Obituary

Dennis Michael Perry, 71, of Mattapoisett, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Brighton. He was the devoted husband of Diane (Hathaway) Perry whom he married on August 27, 1972. They shared 46 years of marriage and two children. Dennis was born and raised in Plymouth, MA. Dennis was the son of the late August and Amina (Cabral) Perry. Dennis and Diane moved to Mattapoisett in 1975. He graduated from Plymouth Carver High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering as well as a Masters degree in Electrical Management from Northeastern University in Boston. He worked for Bechtel Corporation as a Lead Field Electrical Engineer for the Big Dig project in Boston and as a Lead Electrical Engineer for the LNG project in Soyo, Angola in Africa. He previously worked for Shaw Power Construction Services, Commonwealth Electric / NSTAR, and New Bedford Gas and Electric. Dennis had many interests including photography, cooking, and landscaping his property. He loved fishing and boating on Uplift, his 28 foot Albin. He was a talented handyman and enjoyed helping friends and family with projects. He was always interested in the latest technologies. Dennis was devoted and loyal to all of his family and friends. Dennis loved animals, especially dogs. He served on the Mattapoisett Master Plan Committee and for several years on the Finance Committee. His family includes his loving wife, Diane (Hath away) Perry, his late son, Sean Michael Perry of Mattapoisett and his daughter, Laura N. Perry and her partner Peter N. Stafford of Kingston, MA; his siblings, August Perry Jr. and his wife Nancy of Falmouth, David Perry and his wife Beverly of Plymouth, Kathy Carr and her husband Andy of Carver and Roger Perry of Mattapoisett; his goddaughter Candy Carr of Plymouth, his godson Lieutenant Commander PJ Remillard of Portage, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at the Waring- Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St. in Fairhaven. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthonys Church, 22 Barstow St. in Mattapoisett. Burial will follow at Cushing Cemetery in Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Humane Society & Shelter SouthCoast, 31 Ventura Dr. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 or to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451. For online tributes please visit: www.waring-sullivan. com.

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Published by The Sentinel - Marion from Sep. 30 to Oct. 11, 2018.

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December 6, 2018

To the family.I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends.

October 3, 2018

Sorry to hear habout Dennis passing.prayers for the whole family. Chuck and Mary Ford.

Cohen

October 2, 2018

Sincerest condolences to Diane and family.

American Heart Association

October 1, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Jennifer Pinto-Sullivan

October 1, 2018

I am so sorry to learn of Dennis's passing. I haven't spoken to him in years, but my family spent a lot of time with him and his wife Diane when I was younger. He was my Godfather. Love and prayers and my deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Valerie Letourneau

September 30, 2018

My deepest sympathies to you, Diane and your family.....

Russ and Joanie Dill

September 29, 2018

We know words at a time like this are not enough and very hard. Know that we grieve with you for your loss and our thoughts, prayers, and empathy are with you, Diane, and Laura, and family. Dennis was a good neighbor, friend, and advocate for Brandt Beach and will be missed sorely by all. Our deepest sympathy and condolences.

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Oct

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Oct

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony's Church

22 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, MA

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180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

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