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Paul Perry Obituary

of South Boston passed away on April 9, 2021. Devoted father of Olivia Perry. Love of Rosie Hanlon. Cherished brother of Jack Perry, Joe Perry, Patricia Blegen and the late Michael Perry. Loving son of the late John and Esther Perry. Paul spent 38 years working as a Patrolman for the Boston Police Department. He spent much of his retirement with his beloved friends of the South Boston Yacht Club. In the summer you could find him in his corner of "Perry's Cove" at his beloved Rocky Beach always with the most joyful smile on his face waiting for the sun to set and the moon to rise. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester Street, South Boston on Friday April 16th from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church 615 East Fourth Street South Boston on Saturday April 17th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Private. Paul was an Army Veteran and member of the South Boston Yacht Club



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Published by Boston Herald on Apr. 14, 2021.

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John Murch

June 9, 2025

I didn't know you had passed. Rest in peace.

John Bass

April 8, 2024

Paul was a kind and decent person. His presence has been missed.

Donna Jamgochian-noonan

May 4, 2023

Just found out about his passing rip Paul always a sweet guy

John Bass

November 4, 2022

Good guy, good citizen, friend of the neighborhood he served in.

RIP, Paul Perry

Carol and Peter Gilson

April 17, 2021

Paul was always friendly funny and helpful at the club. He will be missed PC Peter and Carol Gilson

James Gentile

April 16, 2021

Rest in peace Paul. I will miss your smile, your laugh, and our talks. Olivia and Rosie you lost a gem. My condolences

Joe Manning

April 16, 2021

No one loved life more than Paul. Many trips to Las Vegas with lots of laughs and he will be missed being cut short his well deserved retirement!

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Love Bob, Cheyrisse,Brie,Dylan

Sent Flowers

Barbara calli

April 15, 2021

Joe I am so sorry for your loss davenport family

Jake Noonan

April 15, 2021

Condolences to the Perry family, and Rest In Peace my friend

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

The Noonans

Sent Flowers

Toni Fanning

April 15, 2021

I am so glad I got to meet and know Paul. One of the best I've ever known.
Sincere condolences to Rosie and Olivia and anyone else who loved him.

Kenny Rouse

April 15, 2021

Paul. You will be missed at the Tuesday card game an Easterly meeting room you were always smiling and having a good time.. you are one of the best..You will missed my friend.Maureen an I give our deepest condolences to family and friends. With Sympathy The Rouse's

Bill Murray

April 14, 2021

Godspeed Paul , I can still see your smiling face , you seemed to be perpetually amused , I liked your style . Sincere condolences to your Family .... you were a well liked guy Paul and will be missed by many .

Gary Dalrymple

April 14, 2021

Always a gentleman. Will be missed at the SBYC.

Gary and MaryAnne

Bob Allen

April 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gary and MaryAnne

April 14, 2021

Always a gentleman. He will be missed at the Club

John Rooney

April 14, 2021

Rest In Peace Paul.
John Rooney
BPD(Ret)

Paul Perry

April 14, 2021

Paul was a great guy that will be missed but never forgotten

Tom Reilly

April 14, 2021

A really nice friend who is surely missed

Sherry Gadsby

April 13, 2021

Boston Harbor was sherry,mike and pauls. Playground. I remember the cookouts. So many laughs. May you rest in peace.

Mary Aylward Bellew

April 13, 2021

I am so very sad to hear about Paul’s passing . Always a smile on his face RIP

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

The Pecci Family

Sent Flowers

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Snowflake

Sent Flowers

Patrick Walsh

April 13, 2021

I always enjoyed the company of my wonderful friend!

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Memorial Events
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Apr

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

Apr

17

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Gate of Heaven Church

615 East Fourth Street, South Boston, MA

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146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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