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David Perigo Obituary
Lafayette - David L. Perigo, age 64, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away November 11, 2019 at the Mulberry Health Care facility. He was born November 6, 1955 in Lafayette to Raymond Perigo and Dorothy (Hoyt) Perigo. He married Catherine M. Oswalt on November 7, 1985 in Las Vegas.
He graduated from Jeff High School in 1974 and owned and operated Dave Perigo Motor Sales in Dayton, Indiana since 1997. He enjoyed his German Short Haired Pointers (Ellie, Otis, Diesel and Oscar), pheasant raising/hunting, and loved cars and guns. Dave had an infectious laugh that everyone who knew him loved. He always told it like it was but wouldn't hesitate to help anyone who needed it.
He is survived by his wife, 4 sons - Jamie (Jennifer) Perigo of Lafayette, Raymond (Sheri) Perigo of Bloomington, Scooter (Kate) Perigo of Lafayette and Arie Perigo of Lafayette. He is also survived by 2 sisters - Linda (Robert Tracy of Lafayette and Kathy (companion Kevin Whitus) Jordan of Lafayette. He has 3 grandchildren - Olivia Perigo, Isabel Perigo and Walker Lee Perigo. David was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Almost Home Humane Society or Donor's favorite charity.
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November 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I met David in the '80's & was always a lot of fun to be around. Wanda
Stacey Gangwer
November 19, 2019
Just seems like yesterday we were working together at Bill Andrews olds. We had a lot of fun. Dave was a great guy. Got my car I have now from Perigo motors. You are defiantly going to be missed. Thinking of you Cathi and boys.
Ron Languell
November 16, 2019
Forty years ago seems just like yesterday...
how quickly it has passed.
Dave was always a straight shooter and a quality friend.
My life is enriched for having known him.
He will live on in our thoughts and memories.
Goodbye my friend,
Until we meet again...
RIP
Jenni Long
November 16, 2019
I will certainly miss you! You were more than a brother-in-law, half of my life was spent with you and your family, the cherished times of laughing....and what an infectious laugh you had! Dave was one of a kind! I will forever be grateful for all the wonderful times we shared as a family, rest in peace Dave, I will always be here for Cathi and your boys!
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