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William Perry Obituary
AGE: 82 • Piscataway
William Edward Perry, 82, of Piscataway passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at home. Born on July 16, 1929 in Elizabeth to William T. and Edith E. Perry, he lived in Piscataway for most of his life. Mr. Perry was a 9th grade social studies teacher at the Piscataway High School for 26 years, retiring in 1992. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, was a member of the Rutgers University Alumni. Bill also earned his Eagle Scout badge in New Brunswick and was a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Assoc.
Mr. Perry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann M. Perry of Piscataway; his three daughters, Pamela and Robert Lacaillade of Millville, NJ, Ellen and Duke Daniels of Kempton, PA and Beth Galvin of PA; his four sons, William W. Perry of PA, Stephen Jakubowycz and Patti Gaffi of Piscataway and Michael and Mark Jakubowycz of Miami Beach, FL; his seven grandchildren, Pammy, Jessica, Robert, Grace, Marky, Karrie and Keith; his five great grandchildren, Katie, Mason, Olivia, Jasmine and Jordan. He is also survived by his two sisters, Dorothy Owens of Piscataway and Shirley Ide of Hillsboro.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 15th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the South Plainfield Funeral Home, 2456 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11am at the funeral home. Cremation will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge. Condolences may be sent to www.piscatawayfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Drumgould
January 8, 2012
Bill,Pamela,Ellen & Beth,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Perry. I have great memories of throwing the football around on the front lawn of the house on Winans ave and playing pool in the basement He was a fierce competitor.
May he rest in Peace
Mike & Nan Diakiw
December 21, 2011
No More pain Bill. May You Rest in Peace. So very glad Mike & I went to see you when We were back East. I want to Thank You so much for the Visit to Kansas to see us. You will be missed so much. God Rest your soul. God Bless. With Much Love Marianne & Mike
Pamela Lacaillade-Kilroy
December 17, 2011
He always drank diet soda with ice cream. He made us wait 20 minutes after our Poptarts before we could go in the pool. He taught us how to swim. He loved coupons and flea markets and garage sales. He saved everything. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He went out of his way to get the cheapest gas price. He never showed up without a "care package." He could fit more in a diesel Rabbit than you can even imagine. Often to our amusement, he was boisterous and outspoken. He worked a full-time job and went to school at Rutgers at night to become a teacher. He taught 9th grade history and coached Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey. He helped raise his four children, and later three more that he took as his own. He was married twice and gave us an extra grandma to love and who loves us. He took us to Miami Beach, Disney, and almost every Denny's on the the way there. He joked that he was spending his inheritance on us while he was alive, and we were so glad he did. We all had a number...I was Granddaughter #1. He had a quadruple bypass when it was only available in Texas. He battled cancer over and over and over. He was my Grandpa. We laid him to rest today, and we're all really going to miss him. Love you, Grandpa.
Natalie Wichkowsky
December 16, 2011
Ann, Steve, Michael, Mark & Family,
My heart goes out to you all. Bill could light up a dark room from his great smile. He had a heart of gold. He was kind to everyone and would help them if he could. You were so fortunate to have such a wondrful husband, father, and friend. So many great memories we will all cherish. Bill will truley be missed. May he rest in peace.
With Sympathy and Love,
Natalie & Melanie
J Snyder
December 14, 2011
He was one of my favorite teachers! He always took time to talk to us if he was outside while we rode by on our bikes, and again as I had my own family he always said hello. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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