Kenneth Robert Peres

Passed away on October 14, 2024. Kenneth Robert Peres was born and raised in Washington, DC., a member of the Jeweler-Snider-Peres extended family. He is predeceased by Benjamin and Bertha Jeweler, Rose and Irving Peres, and Stuart Peres. Ken graduated from Woodward Prep in Washington, DC, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a PhD in economics from the New School for Social Research in New York City. He served as economist for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and worked for various progressive groups in Montana. He spent most of his career working for the Communications Workers of America in New York City and Washington, DC, where he retired as Chief Economist. Ken was devoted to the union, the cause of workers' rights, and workers' education. He is survived by his beloved family: Frances Swan; Benyumin Peres, Adria Marchegiano, Jacob Peres and Zachary Peres; Anushka Miriam Swan Peres; and Felice Peres and Robert Towers. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at Elesavetgrad Cemetery, 1496 Congress Street, SE, Washington, DC on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Shiva will be observed at the home of Benyumin Peres and Adria Marchegiano on Sunday, October 27 and Monday, October 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to progressive environmental, labor, and/or justice organizations.