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Thomas Perody Obituary
He was born on Nov. 23, 1918, in Easton, Pa., and was the son of Albert and Anna (Skahill) Perody. Mr. Perody served in the U.S. Navy from 1937 to 1959 and is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Following his service, he worked as a supervisor at Pfizer, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Groton Elks.
He is survived by his wife, June E. (Cook) Perody, married on July 21, 1945 in Ilion, N.Y.; and by his daughters, Lucy Davidson and her husband, Peter, of Old Saybrook, Susan Lajzer and her husband, Kenneth, of Houston, Texas, Carol Falvey of Woodbridge, Va., Lise Perody and Robert Koury of West Hartford, and Ann Gladue and her husband, James, of Griswold; and a brother, Albert Perody of Norwich. He was also the proud grandfather to 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ronald Dusza.
The Perody family would like to thank the Mystic Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, especially wings ""A"" and ""B"" for their extraordinary care of Thomas. Your tender care given in his final days will always be remembered. We also thank his roommate Kevin.
A viewing hour will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, immediately followed by a funeral service. Burial will take place at the Avery-Stoddard Cemetery in Ledyard.
In honor of Thomas's great love for and proud service to our country, we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be kindly made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KA 66675.
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Bonnie Doucette
July 10, 2012
Sending my sincere sympathy to Tom's family.I new him a short while but I always looked forward to chatting with him he always made me laugh. May he rest in peace now. We will remember him with a smile. Glad to have known him if only for a short while.
june sylvia-cummings
July 9, 2012
June and family,
What a wonderful man to have known...he always made me laugh. Thinking of you during this sad time.
June Sylvia-Cummings
July 1, 2012
Our condolences to Lise and the entire Perody family. May the wonderful memories you have bring you peace at this difficult time. Love and prayers are with you all. Love Brian & Pam
JACK CLARK
July 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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