I.-Pera-Obituary

I. Michael Pera

Akron, Ohio

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I. Michael PeraAKRON Izzy Pera, 82, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at Hospice Care Center in Copley, surrounded by loving fam ily members.Born in Akron's North Hill on June 21, 1921, Izzy was a 1940 graduate of North High School. After Pearl Harbor, Izzy joined the Marines and served in New...

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To all... one more funny story. Izzy loved golf. Had the worst hook I ever saw. Anyway, one time we were playing Eagle's Nest and I had a string of four pars in a row going. As we were leaving the tee he mentioned how well I was playing and reminded me that I had four pars going. I took an 8 on that hole. We laughed pretty hard and my game settled back into the bogey=double bogey game it once was.
No matter how bad we played we enjoyed every moment. Even when Mick would aim forty-five...

I was...and my daughters were....so touched by the outpouring of stories at our dad's funeral. Starting with my brothers...it was so heartwarming,funny,emotional to hear the stories of how many lives were touched by my father.
I'm grateful for my family and how good it felt to have them close at hand. Each of us had a very unique and very special relationship with Dad...and I know that each one of us feels so good about that.
I always wondered if my children would have the...

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your entries!

My Dad was a heck of a guy and his life was made decidedly richer for having been loved by all of you.

Thank you for honoring him here - and for remembering him always.

On behalf of Izzy Pera, much love to you all!

Mitch Pera

Izzy Pera 1921 - 2004

Dear Mick and Family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a great guy and was loved by many. He will be missed.

Sincerely,

Dick Barger

Izzy will be greatly missed. He was so nice to be around, as he was full of joy and laughter. His upbeat attituded was enjoyed by all. My sympathy to the family.

Dear Jess-
I am sorry for your loss. You brought so much joy into my mother's life (Fay Coulter). I have memories of her talking of you and laughing about your escapades. De colores! Margee

Jess,

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the Holy Spirit pour out His comfort.

What a blessing to have had Izzy in our life. Izzy always had smile on his face and a kind word to share with us. We will miss him but never forget him. May his children and grandchildren know what a kind and wonderful father and grandfather they had in Izzy. We send our love and prayers.