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Ronald Perry Obituary
Ronald B. Perry, age 83, went home to heaven to be reunited with his daughter, Patti, on Monday, June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Potsdam, NY, the son of the late Wilfred and Leona Perry. He married Donna Scheffer in Lockport in August of 1959.
Ron was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother and cherished the time he spent with family. He worked for the Corning Painted Post School District for many years. Ron was a teacher West High where he began the Plastics Program and served as the golf coach. He moved to East High where he served as assistant principal, retiring in 1998. Ron was active in the community, an avid hunter, loved to play golf, and he was a woodcrafter and turner known for creating bowls.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna, son, Brian (Pam) Perry of Hornby, grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer Baker) Perry of Painted Post, Amanda (Jesse) Wilson of Williamson, NY, and Rebecca (James) LaGrange of Painted Post, great grandchildren, Gavin, Abigayle, Brantley, Payton, Tanner, Madilynn-Patricia, Caleb, Colton, and Charlotte, brothers, Peter Perry of Fayetteville, and Paul Perry of Rochester, exchange students, Berenice Tapia, Gloria Mosqueira, Branda Rojo, and Julie Wright. Ron was predeceased by his daughter, Patti Perry.
Family and friends are invited to call at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 West Pulteney Street on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:30 am at St. Mary's Church, 155 State Street. Burial will follow at Chapel Knoll Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the Finger Lakes SPCA by going to www.fingerlakesspca.org
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Fran Avagliano
June 25, 2021
Ron Perry was a tremendous educator and administrator and cared about students and helping them to be successful. He impacted many people with integrity, and generous concern for students and faculty.
He was a prince of a man and one of the best that I had the pleasure to work under his leadership and pleasant atmosphere he created at both high schools! God Bless him and he will be remembered in my prayers for him and his great wife Donna and family at this time of great loss!
Frank LaShure
June 25, 2021
My most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. May you take comfort in all of the wonderful memories you shared with him and your family. God bless all of you at this most difficult time. God bless all of you.
Shirley Ann Smith
June 24, 2021
I was so sorry to read of Ron's passing. He certainly was a good man. Prayers are with you! You are a strong lady!
Ed Robinson
June 24, 2021
When I became Principal at East High, I was so fortunate to have Ron as one of my Asst. Principals. He was very capable, extremely trustworthy, and always loyal. He also became a very good friend. I was so glad that I was able to see him just last month. My sincere condolences to Donna and the family. He will be greatly missed. We have lost a good man.
Joseph Ruocco
June 23, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you Donna and the entire Perry family. Ron was a great friend,a great colleague and finally a great boss. I truly enjoyed both working with and for him. He was also a man of great faith. I also truly treasured all the rounds of golf we were able to play. You will be missed my friend. Rest in peace. Joe Ruocco.
Rick Wheeler
June 23, 2021
Donna and Family:
I am truly sorry for your loss. As you know, Ron was a great colleague and a very good friend to me. As I was an outsider coming to Corning, Ron always included me in activities and acted as a mentor helping me to become part of the Corning system. I was always impressed with the way Ron connected to the students and helped to bring out the best in them.
Mike kuczka
June 23, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Ron was a good man i enjoyed knowing him
Plyna George Strauss
June 22, 2021
Great teacher and a real good person to have known may God bless you and your family you will be missed by all
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