Kathleen Perry Obituary
Kathleen Helen Perry (nee Earley), age 79, of College Park, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Kathy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Jack" Perry, and her parents, Francis J. Earley and Shirley Earley. Kathy is survived by her six children: Sean, Christine (Russell) Doyle, Donna (David) Long, Joseph (Danielle) Perry, Jennifer (Andy) DiStefano, Colleen (Mark) Gruber; her fourteen grandchildren: Danielle, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Samantha, Juliana, Miriam, Savannah, Oliver, Kolbe, Easton, Lucy, Owen, and Isabelle, and her great grandchildren Hazel and Willow. She is also survived by her five siblings.
Kathy's greatest devotion was her family, her lasting legacy.
Visitation is at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, MD, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 10:00 am with Interment immediately following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A reception will follow the Interment in The Four Seasons Room at Holy Redeemer - all are welcome to the cemetery and reception.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, College Park.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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