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JON PERLMAN Obituary

PERLMAN, Jon Eliot Age 69, of Sudbury, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2019, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Fran, children Jeffrey and his wife Jill of Moraga, California, and Daniel and his wife Rachel, as well as his brother Robert and his wife Lesley of Newton, and his brother-in-law Harvey Kletz and his wife Abbey of Berkeley, California. He is also survived by his five adored grandchildren, Lev, Eli, Maya, Lily, and Caleb. Jon enjoyed a decades long career dedicated to helping others as a clinical psychologist. He lived for football Sundays, the comedy greats, and a good bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. He cherished his family above all else. Jon drew far more enjoyment from giving than receiving, both personally and professionally. He will live on in the memory of his family, who will carry forward his legacy of kindness and love. Relatives and friends will gather to honor and Celebrate Jon's Life on Wednesday, October 23 at 10 am at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA, followed by Burial at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre St., West Roxbury, MA. Following interment, a meal of condolence at the home of Fran and Jon Perlman until 4 pm. Shiva will be held at Fran and Jon's house on Wednesday, 7-9 pm minyan at 7:30, Thursday, 7-9 pm minyan at 7:30, Friday 2-4 pm and Sunday 2-4 pm. Shiva will continue at Robert and Lesley Perlman's home, Monday, October 28 at 7-9 am with minyan at 7, 1-4 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for donations made in Jon's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift (please specify for Leukemia Research) or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2019.

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Gloria Garfunkel

January 28, 2022

Jon was a colleague when we both worked at different Blue Cross HMO whose mental health coordinators met once a month. We lost contact after the HMO was sold and eventually closed. He was always a joy to talk to and I am so sorry we lost contact. Out of the blue, I just thought I would look him up to catch up. He was so sweet with an excellent, absurd sense of humor that I loved about him. I am just reading this for the first time in January 22. I am sad that I never got a chance to "catch up" with him. Life is so short. Friends are so precious. I so regret losing contact with him. He was such a sincere, heartfelt, insightful and above all funny friend and colleague. I am so sorry I never got to "catch up." I feel for his widow. My husband died of a blood cancer 7.5 years ago and I will never get over it, nor will my children, who are still bereft. I will never marry again. Very late but sincere condolences to his wife and family.
Gloria Garfunkel PhD

Jen Kruzewski

October 22, 2019

Dr. Perlman will be missed at the office! He always had a story or a joke to share. We would often talk about our Lilys, as my daughter and his granddaughter are the same age. He spoke so lovingly about his family & his grandchildren and he was always proud to show us photos of them on his phone and on his desk. My thoughts are with his family.

Elisabeth Chase

October 22, 2019

I am so sad to about Dr. Perlman's passing.
It was always a pleasure to work with him.

Ram Upadhyay

October 22, 2019

I am deeply saddened by this sad news.
I have vivid memory of his soft spoken word,
smiles and attitude to help others.
Jon will be missed not only by family but by community at large.
May God give strength to family to bear this Loss.
Peace !!!

Ram Upadhyay MD

Kara Goodier

October 22, 2019

I am so sad to hear about Jon. I have been working with him for the past 10 years . He was always so happy and loved sharing stories about his family . He loved making people laugh with his jokes as well. I am going to miss him . I am thinking and praying for your family .
-Kara

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