I'm visiting this page here and there to just see how wide of a positive influence Perry was on everyone during her many travels. 

Makes me smile thinking about all the time spent out in the woods or pulling all nighters in the computer science lab, and knowing how many other people she brought joy and laughter to. 

To those reading: If you have a good mutual memory or wanna chat with someone to help remember Perry, I'll always be willing to lend an ear to a friend of Perry. Or if there are you zany outing club people out there trying to plan a trip to get outside.... ;) 

(lenny.enkhbold@gmail.com)



I will be forever grateful to Perry.  She contacted me out of the blue and invited me to a surprise 60th birthday party for her Dad in NYC.  She managed to collect dozens of people from all over and sprung the event as a complete surprise.  This was the first time I’d seen Tony is about 30 years!   I am sorry now that I won’t get to know the lovely woman that Tony and Suzie gave to the world.  Know that you are held in our hearts.

My heart goes out to all of Perry’s family and many friends. I will always remember Perry’s smile and enthusiasm. She was an awesome skater and a cherished member of the famous SPS JV ice hockey team 🏒. 

On behalf of the Clark House staff at SPS, we want to send our most sincere condolences to your family.  We remember Perry as a young woman with a big smile and one who brought joy to those she encountered.  Our thoughts are with you as you move through this difficult time.  

Bill and I have such wonderful memories of Perry and her family. What a tragic loss! We send love and sympathy to her family. Marcia Matthews 

My family and I offer the O'Connor family our sincere condolences. May your happy memories of Perry bring you comfort over time.

Beautiful young woman, inside and out.  Our heartfelt condolences go out to the O’Connor family.  Bill and Marcia Matthews

Perry, I will always remember sitting on the H dock with our legs dangling in the water, chatting about college and life and relationships and how if we knew nothing else, at least we knew how lucky we were to call Wohelo home. I will always remember taking our activity group to Rookies one clear summer night, loading up the big canoes with s’more supplies and ten year olds, and falling asleep in sleeping bags beside each other under the pine trees. I will always remember your vivacious laugher floating through Swallows, I will always remember how you made us all giggle at your Nighthawk rhymes. I will always remember you in a red suit and stripey, proud to be a Wo girl. 

I knew Perry from Wohelo and always loved running into her at different activities during the day. She always had a bright smile on her face and connected so well with those around her. She was a big light.

I miss having Perry in the world.  She and I worked on the beach together at Camp Wohelo.  I loved watching her teach and connect with the campers.  She always took time to see me when I was in Lexington.  We both enjoyed our friendship!  

 

Perry was such a special person. Making friends "in the wild," without the connection of school or work, is not easy. This is why I was so excited to meet Perry, a fellow northeastern post-grad,  in my Austin apartment building in 2018. From the moment we met, we connected instantly. 

Some of my best memories in Austin are with Perry, going on walks, spending sunny afternoons on Rainey street, or drinking wine in our apartments. Of course, her apartment was much more stylish than mine, and had the most effortlessly cool gallery wall that was the object of every guest's fascination.

Though Perry soon moved to Denver, we stayed in touch. In 2019, I visited her in Denver, and then a few months later, she visited me in Austin. We always had so much fun together. Friendships can be complicated, but with Perry, it was never that way. We always seemed to be on the same page about the important things in life, and our shared loves of food and the outdoors always gave us plenty to do.

Perry was strong, intelligent, adventurous, and bold. She was never afraid to take a risk or to go after what she wanted. She was always the person I'd reach out to when I needed to feel inspired to do something out of my comfort zone, whether it was related to work, dating, friendship, or advocacy. She gave the best advice, and always wanted what was best for her friends.

In 2019, when I moved to a new city and was stressed out and isolated while studying for the bar exam, Perry always made sure to check in on me. I'd often call her on my study breaks. She'd always brighten my day and help me feel motivated.

I will cherish the memories I have with Perry forever. I wish I could have had more time with her. I feel so lucky to have known her.

I am sending love to everyone experiencing this tragic loss. May her memory be a blessing.


You were a beauty inside and out. Regretting not cherishing you more while you were with us. Lots of love.   

-Cousin Kyle

The Wohelo community is lucky to have had the pleasure of enjoying Perry's company and hard work for 7 years. She worked as a counselor from 2013-2015, camper from 2008-2011. I was lucky enough to be part of it as a camp director. These are some of the things I want to remember about her:
She made a 'whoo' face that cracked up her campers (see attached photo)
She was a super funny Nighthawk every Saturday night at Frog's Frolic with Lindsay
She was a counselor with Jordan to girls in Redwings cabin who will be counselors for their first time this summer.
A right hand to our swimming program with Sham.
Was very calm in a very chaotic sailing capsizing adventure
Acted as a self appointed Waterski organizer and stood out because she would jump in the cold water to help the campers without being asked
Had a special friendship with a mini-Perry camper and took that camper under her wing when she needed it
Co-counselor in Teals with Anna, Orioles with Sarah and Katy
Took leadership in swim games with great creativity and enthusiasm
Always wanted to improve herself and her performance at camp in order to provide for the campers as best she could
She was brave, silly, enthusiastic, playful, and loyal 
We will all miss her so very much and will hold her dear in our Wohelo hearts forever

Perry had this inner light that was made of pure joy, and when you were around her, that kindness and energy was completely contagious.  She made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. Perry touched so many people's lives, and I am forever thankful to have been included in that lucky number.

In absolute shock. Perry (or Glenn Coco as we referred to ourselves) was one of the biggest lights I’ve ever met. May her light shine in our hearts for eternity. 

Perry's energy and spirit will be greatly missed. I never worked directly with her and yet I have fond memories of interactions with her from almost every company event. She was always herself no matter the situation and treated everyone as equals. At one particular event Perry and I were in the same group for a "minute to win it" type game. Many people would have been hesitant to participate, fearing embarrassment  or awkwardness but not Perry. She jumped in with no hesitation. Perry will be missed but never forgotten

Vivacious. Passionate. Caring. Loud. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of Perry, but none of them fully do justice to the wonderful woman that so many of us were lucky to call our friend. I don't remember how I met Perry or how we became friends, it feels as though she has always been a part of my life. From squealing when we were accepted onto our Spring Term sailing trip, driving around Lex just to vent (with Perry always offering to drive and me saying "no worries, I can pick you up!" - for obvious reasons), and hyping each other up over anything from dumb boys to human rights, Perry was guaranteed to put a smile on my face. She had an infectious energy that radiated from within and was simply unapologetically herself. We all learned so much from her love and I know we will continue to learn from her even if she is no longer physically with us. Her energy will never fade. 

Sending all my love to the O'Connor family. I hope you know how absolutely loved Perry is and how many people she touched in her life. She taught us so much and she couldn't have learned that from just anyone. We will cherish her friendship forever.

Perry had a knack for bringing joy to anything she did.  Even in the dark depths of the computer lab where I first got to know her, I remember sharing many laughs as she and the rest of our lab squad trudged through otherwise demoralizing projects and assignments.  She was as generous as she was intelligent, lending help to others even after late nights of working.  All her kindness, humor, charm, and cheerfulness extended beyond the classroom too.  As happy as I was to work with her in the lab, I was even more ecstatic anytime we got to hang out around Lexington.

I will be forever thankful that I got to know such an effervescent spirit.  I will always cherish the memories we made together.  Sending love and comfort to family & friends during this time.

Perry brightened the lives of everyone around her. I remember the day we met knowing instantly we would be friends. Her energy was infectious. I will always fondly remember our late nights in the CompSci lab, treating ourselves to Cookout, our weekly Frank’s takeout dinners, our cohabitation with stink bugs at the cabins, and her love of platform Tevas and Supergas. She made every activity fun, even the most dreaded exec meetings. She was always cheering her friends on and showing up for us. I feel grateful to have known her, and will miss incredible friendship. Sending a big hug & love you forever Poco. 

Sending all my love to the O’Connor family. 

Love, 
Asha

Perry was a lively, fun and warm person to work with.  This picture is from the San Diego Kubecon conference in November 2019.  We all had a great time as you can see, and my memory will be of how we all bonded and shared that experience.  Very sorry for the loss and just know Perry made others happy and gave to all those around her.    prayers , healing and peace to you

It's hard to believe that we've lost as wonderful of a soul as Perry. We didn't get to work closely together but every trip I took to our Denver office holds a memory of her with it. Perry was always such a bright light on my work trips and she never hesitated to pop by and say hello, join a happy hour, extend an invite to an office softball match, or tag along on a karaoke outing. To Perry's close friends and family, I can't begin to imagine the pain of your loss. She left an immeasurable impact to all of us within Slalom Build and I'm sure that impact was a thousand times greater for you. I hope you can find a path to peace. Our thoughts are with you as you mourn this incredible human. 

I can still feel Perry's energy around me as I think about her laugh with full head tilt backward. I'm sure we can all hear that laugh when we think of her. Every memory with Perry was full of passion and honesty but my favorite was last year when we went to Chicago for work. We talked about boys, danced on tables, and fully celebrated her zest for life. Laughter, sarcasm, wit, never being afraid to stand up for others, she was the full package of an amazing friend and human. Perry, we will honor your memory with tabletop dances, puppy snuggles, and a shot of absinthe. Missing you lots going into this new year.


Perry was a cherished part of our team at Slalom in Denver. Her vibrancy and friendliness made her a bright star that drew us all in. In team meetings, she always asked great questions and wasn't afraid to challenge ideas. In one on one conversations, she was a  thoughtful listener and fun conversationalist. At team events, she had us all laughing and talking. The picture below was from one of those events where she won the award for Most Unique Cookie with her Seaweed Chocolate Chip cookies. It's the moment where she's walking back from our kitchen island having received the award and we're all applauding. I think it captures the uniqueness she brought to our team and the way everyone responded to her. You are and will be deeply missed, Perry. Rest in peace.

Live a big life, laugh from your stomach, care less what people think, ask for what you deserve (bc you deserve more), be vulnerable with your emotions, know you’re smarter + more capable than any man, drop everything for your friends, make time for travel, drink another beer and order the loaded fries. I’ll carry unmitigated heartbreak, heaps of joy and plenty of lessons from this friendship, but one above all else: tell the people you love that you love them. 

Perry was the worst driver, mountain biker and singer I knew, but the most loyal friend, travel companion and advocate I could ever ask for. I love her so much - I'd do anything for one more walk through the woods, jaunt through New Zealand, or paddle on the Maury with her. Sending love and peace to all who love her, and rest in the knowledge that her soul is at peace. 

Perry was involved in so many ways in the Denver Build Center, she had a passion for women in tech and loved pushing the envelope with her role as an engineer.    I remember when she was on a panel for our I&D coffee chat's, she reflected on being a woman in a male dominated degree and how it didn't deter her it drove her.  

Perry had a unique gift in her ability to blend strong opinions while always asking for others to challenge her views.  That showed confidence with a desire to grow over be right.  

Perry will be missed,  rest in peace knowing you left us better off.



The last conversation I had with Perry was centered around what we could do for other people during this difficult time. As Perry always was, she was thinking about others and how we could push to support them.
Perry taught me many lessons over the past year + and what will stick with me most is the reminder to find the good and never stop advocating for those around you.
Perry, I promise to never stop pushing for others and I will hear your voice in my head whenever I am afraid of speaking out.
Thank you for being you and I am cheersings you with a green tea shot and a coors light 💚

I am forever grateful for the blessing of Perry’s shining light in the world. From her head-thrown-back laughter, to her open celebration of others’ accomplishments, to her unabashed enjoyment of all things food, dancing, hiking and adventure, there was never a dull moment with her. 

Perry taught me to offer words of love and encouragement without filter, to speak my mind and self-advocate, to get out and do the damn thing, to pick the cheese fries instead of the salad, and to always find the silver lining. I’m sure her impact will be carried onward through everyone she inspired. 

Poco, I hope you’re making chocolate chip pancakes on a mountain top somewhere and singing loudly (maybe badly), motivationally screaming, and dancing on tables like everyone is watching. Thank you for being you. Love you forever, love you for always. Sending big hugs and a tight squeeze.

Sending all of the love and healing to the O’Connor family and everyone that knew her and loved her. May the happy memories, at the right time, replace the tears. 

Perry was a bright light in the lives of everyone around her, always unapologetically and fiercely herself. She was down for any adventure, whether it be a new hike, a drive up blue ridge parkway, or just brunch on a Sunday morning, I could always count on her to be there with an infectious smile and a listening ear. She built others up in a way I can’t even describe. When she knew I had a lot on my plate at work she would text me throughout the day just to hype me up. I will cherish her friendship and the time we had together for the rest of my life. She had the most beautiful soul and my heart breaks for the entire O’Connor family. Perry — I know you’re watching out for all of us down here. Until next time, my dear. 

Perry was really truly one of the best. We were very close during our ADPi days and her humor was always what everyone needed when things got tough. I cry that she is no longer here on earth with us but I smile that she is now watching over us as our beautiful guardian angel. 

Perry was quite literally the light in the room. Meeting her for the first time on Bid Day freshmen year,  it was absolutely impossible not to notice her and laugh with her. I remember her trying to “train” her hair sophomore year, just another quirk she had. I loved how outspoken, adventurous, and just plain cool she was. It feels like such a blah word to use to describe someone as gregarious and special as Perry, but it was the first thing I thought when I met her. How cool she was. The impact she had on those around her was immediate and positive. The world will be a little dimmer without Perry. Rest in paradise. 

Perry lit up every room she was in with her effervescent personality. She could make any stranger feel welcomed and took extra care to check in on her friends. I loved going to Canes games with Perry and losing our voices for days, hanging out at the Cabins chatting about anything and everything, and just being a part of her life. I feel so lucky to have lived with Perry in college, and I’ll think of her whenever I watch Get Smart, Zoolander, or go on a spontaneous outdoor adventure. I could always count on her to answer my call and talk about life for hours, and I will miss her and her friendship so much. I’m sending all my love to the O’Connor family. Much Love, Holmes

I can't believe that I am sitting here, writing to you on the first day of 2021. Perry, from the second I met you on the day you interviewed at Slalom, I knew you were a special one. The passion with which you lived your life & how you took on other people's struggles and journeys will always be on my heart. I think about your disposable cameras and the way that you wanted to capture moments. I think about how excited I was to learn that you loved the Icehouse just as much as I did. I think about the game we played on the deck after a Thirsty Thursday where we decided what each of us would be if we were a drink... we landed on Absinthe for you & I know you agreed. It's perfect because you're a St. Patrick's Day baby and boy are we lucky that we got to have you. Perry - you will forever live on in so very many hearts. Nobody could light up a room quite like you could, you are going to be missed beyond measure. I hope there is fun & joy where you are, you sure gave so much of those things to us down here. Rest peacefully my dear, xoxoxo

My heart is aching, and the shock hasn't quite settled. Perry was one of my first friends in Denver. She was loud and friendly, and I immediately felt a connection with her; not only for our semi-mutual distaste for Austin, TX, but because she made me feel like we'd known each other much longer. She was the person who would go out to karaoke in the middle of the week, grab mid-day beers at work, but most importantly, she was the person who brought people together. When I started my new life in Colorado, I wasn't expecting to find a friend like her so fast. She was a special person who always spoke her mind, and was equally as willing to listen to me as I was to her. I wish we had talked more in these last few months, and I wish I could say goodbye. I'll always remember your voice, your laugh, and our time together. She was and is so, so loved.

I looked up to Perry. And even though she was adorably loud (you always knew when Perry was in the kitchen ;)) I was just so inspired how much she would just be herself. We would have talks about how it was hard out there being a strong, outspoken female. How we both wished sometimes that our personalities were more subdued but then she would always encourage me to just be myself. I would watch her commenting on big 700 person town hall zoom calls - giving “snaps” to people or always encouraging other women to be loud and proud - as long as they were respectful. I genuinely watched and learned from her. She genuinely played a part in building my confidence over the last year or more. She was one of my closest friends at Slalom because I learned from her and because we were honest and open with each other.  I do feel a bit robbed of the last 8 months from spending more time with her due to covid but we still had chats and I still watched and admired her bravery. One of the last things she said to me on slack was “doing great girl - you’re killing it - this is awesome”. I honestly don’t even remember what that was too but it’s such a representation to our friendship. Me, being bashful about something outspoken I did, and her, encouraging me the whole way. Just in early December I was embarrassed about something I said in the all build town hall and messaged her “whoops - didn’t mean to send that” and by that I just meant wow I’m embarrassed — she writes back “lolll i mean honest reactions im about it“. I LOVED that about her and I knew she would be the right person to share my embarrassment with. I also knew she would see what I wrote because she was one of the few that would pay attention to the chats in a 700 person meeting because she would be there supporting ANYONE that doubted their responses. I’m so saddened by the loss of such an incredibly strong soul and my heart goes out to you all.

I can't stop thinking about your smile, a grin full of wit, intellect, and fun. Your voice, your hugs, and your laughter. You were a ball of personality and I will miss you for the time we've spent together dancing, learning, working, and even our impromptu sleepovers. We've developed an impossibly close relationship given how far away we've lived from each other and the chances we have had to spend time together. And for all those times, I am grateful. 

I hope you find peace wherever you are, you are loved by many and admired by most. You led a beautiful life and I'm proud to have called you my friend. 

Your sharp intellect and incredible kindness was a bright flame that carried many of your peers while you were with us. I will remember you by your desire to do right by those around you, and to ensure that folks who are often overlooked are given a voice and treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve.

It’s hard to put in words how much of an amazing spirit, friend, and colleague you were to me. Your personality and energy contributed to your success at work, life, and relationships, and most importantly, George. From the first day you started on our team, we immediately become friends. From roller skating at Tracks, to hanging at softball and my backyard. 

Our memories, your compassion, and your talent will never be forgotten. I will miss you forever; may you Rest In Paradise, Poco. I love you so much and you are and were so loved. You will always have a piece in my heart and I am so blessed you came into my life. Until we meet again...xo, Nancie

I looked up to Perry. And even though she was adorably loud (you always knew when Perry was in the kitchen ;)) I was just so inspired how much she would just be herself. We would have talks about how it was hard out there being a strong, outspoken female. How we both wished sometimes that our personalities were more subdued but then she would always encourage me to just be myself. I would watch her commenting on big 700 person town hall zoom calls - giving “snaps” to people or always encouraging other women to be loud and proud - as long as they were respectful. I genuinely watched and learned from her. She genuinely played a part in building my confidence over the last year or more. She was one of my closest friends at Slalom because I learned from her and because we were honest and open with each other.  I do feel a bit robbed of the last 8 months from spending more time with her due to covid but we still had chats and I still watched and admired her bravery. One of the last things she said to me on slack was “doing great girl - you’re killing it - this is awesome”. I honestly don’t even remember what that was too but it’s such a representation to our friendship. Me, being bashful about something outspoken I did, and her, encouraging me the whole way. Just in early December I was embarrassed about something I said in the all build town hall and messaged her “whoops - didn’t mean to send that” and by that I just meant wow I’m embarrassed — she writes back “lollllll i mean honest reactions im about it“. I LOVED that about her and I knew she would be the right person to share my embarrassment with. I also knew she would see what I wrote because she was one of the few that would pay attention to the chats in a 700 person meeting because she would be there supporting ANYONE that doubted their responses. I’m so saddened by the loss of such an incredibly strong soul and my heart goes out to you all.

Perry was one of my most fun-loving, adventurous, and spontaneous friends. I will never forget the way she was down for anything - whether it was waking up early for a sunrise hike or driving 3 hours for a Kanye concert. Perry lived her life to the fullest with her infectious smile and trusty Tevas. She will forever be missed, loved, and remembered and I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. 

OBITUARIO

Perry Martin O'Connor

15 marzo, 1995 – 25 diciembre, 2020

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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