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Michael Joseph PERRY

1938 - 2018

Michael Joseph PERRY obituary, 1938-2018, St. Paul, MN

BORN

1938

DIED

2018

Michael PERRY Obituary

Age 79, of St Paul, passed away peacefully on Feb 10 after struggling with several health issues in recent years. He was born on June 26, 1938, preceded in death by parents Boniface (BJ) Perry and Anne Stewart Perry, survived by loving cousins and many caring friends. A 1956 graduate of Cretin High School, Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Central Mail Supervisor for the State of MN Dept of Admin. A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 5-8PM at the Highland Ridge Apt Party Room, 2285 Stewart Ave., St. Paul, 55116. Memorials preferred to the East Side Learning Center, 740 York Ave., St. Paul, 55106 or donor's preference. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery will be held at later date.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 18, 2018.

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Robert Grigsby

February 28, 2018

Mike Perry was the best boss you could have, had great times with the Central Mail Crew RIP......

February 26, 2018

Mike was my boss for 25 + years, but most importantly we were friends until the day he passed. I'm fairly certain that most people who knew Mike would say that he was one of the nicest persons you could ever meet and be friends with.

He will be sadly missed by both of us. RIP Mr. Perry.

Mike & Brenda Proulx

Judi Heaton

February 21, 2018

Mike was a wonderful guy and always so much fun. I worked in the DOT Building with Mike for a long time and he was also my bowling partner in the State Employees League for many years. Although we lost touch over the years I always remember Mike with fondness and affection.

Hugh McElroy

February 20, 2018

Mike was a very nice person. Although he had health problems for a long time, he was upbeat and more interested in the person that he was talking to than himself. Rest in peace Mike. We are all on the same journey.

February 20, 2018

A great guy and friend. We served in the Marine Corps together in the same unit, we go back a long way, had a lot of fun together . RIP my friend. Greg Kliner

Bill Nadeau

February 19, 2018

We were in the same class at Cretin. I struggled with my studies, Mike not so much. I can give credit to him for helping me graduate from a great schoool.

Now he will help the rest of our classmates find the eternal peace he has been rewarded.

Jerry O'Rourke

February 19, 2018

Thanks, Tom K, your sentiments echo in my heart! So many cherished memories with Mike...at Cretin & STC, at home with Boni & Ann, road trips to FL & CA, parties with Kit,Clare,Cathy & Louise: a true,
loyal friend. Yes, our world needs more-like him!!
I'm sure there's dancing in Heaven: he'll be Home!

Fran Kleis (Keintz)

February 19, 2018

On my visits to St. Paul, I looked forward to seeing and visiting
Mike. He was a good friend. I will miss those visits.
RIP Mike!

Fran Kleis (Keintz)

February 19, 2018

On my visits to St.Paul, I looked forward to seeing and visiting Mike.
He was a good friend.
RIP my friend.

Tom King

February 18, 2018

Best friend you could ever have, and he had many. Loved pizza, Diet Coke, Downtowner breakfasts, Lebanese food, a good laugh, a gentle argument, and, even with diminished vision, he loved artful paintings too.

I first met him in St. Mike's second grade 72 years ago and we've been friends ever since. He taught me and countless others how to dance. The world needs more of it.

He had a memory like a steel trap. He was the source of who and what and where and when that many of us, his aging friends, have started to forget. He had a gret sense of humor and an unforgettable Irish laugh. To know him was to love him.

He will be missed by all who knew him, and that's a lot of us.

RIP, Mike!

Tom, Bob, Mike and Jack @ Early Party Days

Tom King

February 18, 2018

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