Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
1951 - 2016
Robert Francis Perry, MD, 64, of Emerald Isle, formerly of Worcester, MA, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC.
He was born December 5, 1951, in Worcester, MA, to Ralph Perry and Ann Dunn Perry.
Robert was born in Worcester, MA and attended St. Stephen’s Catholic High School. He went on to study Psychology at Worcester State University and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Anna Maria College.
Throughout his early years Robert taught at the High School and College level before going on to medical school. His love for teaching, education, medicine and caring for his patient’s was a passion throughout his life.
Robert studied Pediatric/Neonatology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. His residencies included studies of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Joslin Clinic, Boston, MA, Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital Corpus Christi, TX, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL, Pitt and Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC.
In 1995, he established the Pee Dee Clinic, a pediatric/General Medical Practice. He served the Wilmington community for over 10 years.
September 2010, he moved to Emerald Isle and served as the Medical Director and physician for Med First Family practice until April 2016.
Survivors include two sons, Justin David Perry of Wilmington, NC and Jordan Robert Perry and wife Lauren of Lemoore, CA; grandson, Jaxon Perry; sister, Ann Marie Sacco of Rhode Island. Robert also leaves one nephew and two nieces. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Ann and sister, Mary Ellen Haynes.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Andrews Market Street Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local Wilmington Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1015 Ashes Dr. #101, Wilmington, NC 28405 or online at www.jdrf.org
Very special thanks to family and friends for their love and support during his long illness.
He was a great doctor. A true friend who was always there for me. My husband used to talk about the old times, and I enjoyed listening to his stories. Dr. Perry was a blessing to all of us that really knew him.
Yolanda Sifonte-Meyers
November 25, 2024 | Wilmington, NC | Acquaintance
can not believe its already 7 years that he passed away. He was a great doctor. Me and my decease husband Leslie loved talking to him about New York, music and his god child. RIP Perry miss you. I guess now both of you could talk as long as you want...
Yolanda Sifonte-Meyers
November 20, 2023 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
It's hard to believe it has been three years. He was part of our family and lived with my mother in Florida while doing his residency. Prayers go out to his sons that he was so proud of, he will never be forgotten
Suzie Tavano
November 25, 2019 | Pompano Beach, FL | Friend
I am shocked. Dr. Perry was the absolute best, most caring doctor I have ever known. When he moved out to Emerald Island, I could no longer remain his patient. After searching for a doctor as caring as he was and as intelligent and knowledgeable, I decided that I will drive that long distance because he is worth it. That's why I was looking him up just now. This note of sympathy to his family and all the patients who lost a fabulous physician is late but as heartfelt as it could be....
Christine Ossipov
June 22, 2017 | Hampstead, NC | Acquaintance
I cried as I found this online tonight. I was hoping that I'd find him practicing somewhere else in Eastern NC after leaving Med-First in Emerald Isle. I'd have driven the state to have him again as my doctor. I had no idea he was ill, so like him to smile, laugh and carry on. He was a wonderful, kind, compassionate Doctor. He held my hand many times over the 4 years he was my Doctor and the go-to Doctor for my now 18 year old. She has some mental health issues and it's hard to find a Doctor...
Kelli and daughter, Carla Johnson
April 17, 2017 | Emerald Isle, NC
Just found out about Dr Perry's passing yesterday. Dr Perry was our families favorite Dr. He was always great with our children, and helped my husband many times during his tenure at Med First. The community has lost a great man. My prayers and condolences to his family.
Jacque Charwood
April 06, 2017 | Jacksonville, NC | Friend
I just found out today that my good friend Dr. Perry passed away. I'm broken hearted right now. He was a great guy and a supportive friend. He introduced me to one of my Idols and showed me one of the best night of my life.
I send my deepest condolences to his family.
He will be missed
Brent Carter
February 11, 2017 | New York, NY
My prayers to Dr. Perry's family. He was my son's first doctor 20 years ago. We have had some fun times - letting me drive the Maserati was a blast! He was a kind and generous man! He will be missed.
Antonio Wellington
February 02, 2017 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
Just founf out that Dr.Perry had passed away. We offer our sincere condolences to his family. Dr.Perry was truly one of the most Professional, Compassionate Doctor we have ever had. Just know that you will be truly missed Dr. Perry and we are going to miss coming to your office and talking with you. God bless you Dr.Perry and we know we will see you again in heaven...
Gloria & Les Aman
January 26, 2017 | NC | Acquaintance
