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CLARK PERRY, SR.
AGE: 76 SHARK RIVER HILLS
Clark Perry, Sr., 76, of Shark River Hills, Neptune, NJ, passed away Friday March 27, 2009 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Trenton, Mr. Perry lived in Edison and Springfield before moving to Shark River Hills. After graduating from Hamilton High School West, Clark was proud to serve in the US Navy as a radioman on the USS Mosopelea 158. He was a member of the DeMolay International Boys Club and the vestry of St. James Episcopal Church, Trenton. In addition, Mr. Perry was a past Senior Warden of St. James Church. He attended Rutgers University and the Newark College of Engineering. He retired from Ogden Allied Corporation, NYC as Director of Mechanical Services, responsible for operations in the United States, South America, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Perry also held the position of Fire Commissioner, Shark River Hills, Neptune, NJ.
Son of the late Agnes and Arthur Perry, Sr. Clark was predeceased by a sister, Emily Smith and a brother-in-law, Robert Crozer; he is survived by his wife, Sharon; his three children, Clark, Jr. and his wife Joan Perry of Australia, David and his wife Stacey Perry of Trenton and Patricia Perry of Bordentown; his grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Kevin and Lindsey Perry; a twin brother, Arthur and his wife Eloise Perry of Calabash, NC; a sister, Gertrude Crozer of Lawrenceville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Albert Smith of Lawrenceville, James and Susan Demark of Darien, Conn and Robin Demark of Blue Bell, PA; 15 nieces and nephews and their families; he is also survived by the Demark families of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut and the Mullock family of Blue Bell, PA.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday 9 a.m. at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meridian Hospice, 4900 Route #33 Neptune, NJ 07753.(www.pepplerfh.com)
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Tom Glover
April 9, 2009
I went through 12 years of grammar and high school with Clark and Art. There is a very unusual closeness that our class has maintained over these many years, even though we see each other at our reunions or other chance meetings. Clark and Art, like my fellow Kuser and Hamilton classmates, will ever be in my memory. I will always remember Clark as being one of the star tenors in our very talented vocal music class in Louise Baird's room 301 at Hamilton; always ready with that smile. Tears were in my eye as I paid my final earthly farewell to still another person who, along with his brother Art, played a very important part in my life, and I'm sure in the life of my dear wife, Judy. 'Till we meet again, may God welcome you into his holy kingdom.
Richard and JoAnne Collins
April 2, 2009
Sharon,
It is with sadness that we read of Clark's passing last week. Clark exemplified the true meaning of a "kind and gentle" man. He was always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed. May your sorrow be short and your memories last forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers
TONY IANNELLI
March 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 31, 2009
Clark..........A SUPERMAN.
Chris Walton
March 31, 2009
Clark used to love to come to Pete & Elda's in Neptune City with his family and friends. He was a great customer who was ALWAYS smiling. We will miss him and send our love and prayers to his family.
Joe and Tonia Scelfo
March 30, 2009
We hadn't known Clark for very long, but we will remember him as a supportive colleague of our son, Joe Scelfo. We are very sorry for your loss.
March 30, 2009
I knew Clark from his Trenton days. My father and his family were distant cousins. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Kate McCrossan Crawford, Burlington, NC
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