Alex R. Perea

A Farewll Letter to my Dad....



Alex.... I've been putting this off since the day I found out about it, thinking it would be easier to do as time went by, but it hasan't and now I sit and try to remember all the things I want to say to you.. First of all thanks for being my Dad... my hero and my strength.... I want to share a few memories of you that I have.. First, how hard you worked to support our family... you loving Mom and all of us the same... (even though I still think you liked me just a bit more) ha! ha!..You would let me stay home with you on Tuesdays just because I didn't want to go to school.. I don't know if you were helping or hurting me.. (You know I didn't like school)you going to work in the blue bomber, getting home so late that half the time we were already in bed... Mom getting up to make you a scrammble egg sandwich... and than off to bed cause you had to get up before the sun and do it all again.... You weren't always there to see all our activities but we all understand why.. It isn't easy being a parent is it??? I remember back when you first hit retirement and you were able to spend (Our 1st) Christmas together as a family.. You had gone out and bought all the girls gold braclets with a floating heart on it, I thought wow my Dad actully went our on his own and got us all presents.. It was such as nice feeling... I only wish that I still had that braclet now... I remember the day you talked with me about Ryan's arrival you didn't say too much you just hugged and cried with me and told me that you'd be there for us and you were.. you never left our side... The day I brough him home, you came home from work with a little yellow plastic basball bat that you said you'd found in one of the bread baskets... you put it it his crib and there it stayed until he starting throwing it at us... Maybe he was trying to tell us he wanted to be a "Dodger" pitcher...

I know I can go on, on, and on with stories of you and I'm sure you'd love to hear them all... but I'll keep most of them to myself and I'll share them occasionally with only you.. I'm glad you got to spend your last Father's at my home... In the evenings I sit in my swing and look over at the table where you sat with all the guys and opened all your presents.. you were so proud of everthing everyone had given you... If I would of known that was going to be the last time you'd be at my house I would have never let you go... Fourth of July will never be the same again... Thanks for the b.b.q. and the fireworks.. I don't know if we really know how bad you felt... well maybe you didn't either.. I guess it's something we'll never know...



Dad in closing I would like to Thank

you for all your love you showed to me.. Thanks for being a great Dad and Grandpa to Ryan... or as he use to call you pa... I'm thinking about you all the time... please don't forget about me....



All my love your daughter...

Susan Jean (a.k.a. Soupy)

p.s. Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!

It's hard to put down in words what my dad meant to me. I will remember a strong-willed man with a funny sense of humor.When I think of my dad I remember his love of The Dodgers, Taco Bell, UCLA,and having lots of sweets to eat. My dad was always doing for his family. He raised us six kids to be responsible and caring people. He was such an active part of all our lives. He continued to help us all daily. He was also a great Grandpa. He was so proud of all 12 of his grandkids. He was always attending their sporting events, back to school nights, plays, concerts, and student of the month awards. He was always there with his camera to capture those special times. I will miss my dad. He will forever be in my heart.

I FEEL VERY SAD FOR YOUR LOSS, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WHOLE PEREA FAMILY.

I was able to enjoy my grandfather when he was at his best. I thak God that I was able to become closer with him and that my last memory with him was a good one. And because he was a his best I now know in my heart that he is in a better place, watching down among our family. Pa, thank you for being such a great grandfather, I will love you always.

My dad was a man who loved to talk to anyone and everyone.He made many friends during his life and this was reflected in the number of people that attended his Rosary and his funeral. He was well loved and respected by many.

Love your son,
Steve

The Perea family has suffered a great loss, but rest assured Mr. Perea is now in a better place where he can watch over his family. Mr. Perea was a wonderful father, husband and friend. I feel fortunate to have know him and to be allowed to work with his sons. My condolences to the Perea family.