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James Percent Obituary

James Vincent Percent, IV Melrose, MA- James Vincent Percent, IV, 47, of Melrose, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Born December 18, 1975, in Niskayuna, NY, he was a son of the late James Vincent Percent III and Lonnie Farina.
James received his bachelor's degree from RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) in Troy, NY and went on to receive several master's degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA.
Survivors include his children Max and Mark Percent and brothers Ivor John Percent and Tomas Percent.
In his free time, James was an avid boxer and enjoyed dancing and socializing with friends and family.
A graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, N Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady with Rev. Richard Carlino officiating.
Memorial donations in James's memory, may be made to the SAFE Project, 3118 Washington Blvd, Box #101734, Arlington, VA 22201-9998 or online at safeproject.us.
Arrangements are under the direction of McGrath, Myslinski, Kowalczyk & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Road, Utica, NY.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 1, 2023.

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