Michael A. "Mike" Perkins

What do you say about a first cousin, a brother and a best friend. This is a guy who put friends and family first. Anyone who knows me knows that while growing up I had my issues and always walked on the wild side. Michael was always there, as was his family. A place to stay, alot to eat and anything else that I needed. As I grew up and changed my ways we remained close and watched out for each other. I loved the man and Michael will always be with me. I miss him so much but I know he is...

Well one of the chapters and probably the longest one of my life, ended on Sunday July 8th, 2007 when Mike passed away. I could not begin to write all that Mike and I have gone through during our friendship years. We raised the next generation of each our namesakes and what a ride it has been. I am so thankful I was one of Mikes best friends and I can tell you he and I have had some wonderful times. Also to his family I want to let you all know that Me and Mike and the "BIG GUY" had us a few...

Mike was a great friend to me during high school years. His sister Carol was also a friend and I remember when they lived just east of Harvard on about 27th Street back then. He had a great singing voice and we used to make regular runs to Murphy's Grill for lunch hour. Mike will be missed by many whose lives he touched.

STEVE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OUT TO THE FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY, WE'll MISS HIM VERY MUCH.ESSPEACILLY ON KARAOKIE NIGHT AT THE ELKS. HE WAS A GREAT SINGER. LOVE STEVE%VERDA SISNEY

Mike Perkins WAS a fine singer in the Edison high school choirs that I conducted there in the late 50"s, singing in Special productions, and an opera or two, which I directed and produced. He was well liked, and did a responsible job in that area, and helped establish a program that stood for excellence in those days.. I will always remember him for that, and his good will. Ron Shirey, now Professor at TCU, in Ft. Worth, TX. I appreciate knowing about him, and pass my condolences to his...

I remember Mike from wonderful singing years together at Edison. He had a wonderful voice and a fun personality. Please accept my sympathy at the time of your loss.

My late husband, Bob Foster, and I really enjoyed Mike's beautiful voice and friendship. I'm sorry for your loss.

I am so sad to hear about Mike's passing. He was my first singing partner at Edison High School. I remember rehearsing with him on a song called "Blue Room". I thought it was a very sophisticated song and that we were so "romantic". Ah, the imaginings of a 16 year old. Mike came to mind throughout the years and wondered whether he was still singing. Sounds like he was and enjoying every minute of it. My heartfelt wishes go out to all his family and friends. I'm sure he will be missed...

To Mike's family...he was a former classmate of ours, having graduated from Thomas Edison HS in 1960...he had been on our "missing" list and we were saddened to learn of his passing via the newspaper obituary. He had a beautiful voice and I can still see him singing at HS functions in my memory bank. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Claudia(Matney)and Tom King