Louis "Jim" Joseph Pero Jr.

Jim is survived by his six children, Cynthia Sylvester, Dawn Tuttle, Sylvia Demeritt, James Pero, Dena Rae, and Joseph Pero. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Around the age of 8, Jim began his working career on various farms. At this early age, he showed his innovative personality. The farmer told Jim that when he was able to put a yoke on the two horses by himself, he could hay the field. The farmer left the barn. A short while later Jim walked out with the horses in the yoke. The farmer asked, “who helped you get them in yoke?” Jim replied, “No one, I did it myself.” The farmer didn’t believe Jim, so he showed the farmer how he had rigged a rope over the beam to lift the yoke. The farmer replied, “I guess you took me at my word?” Jim smiled and replied “Yes!”

This tale represents the essence of Jim Pero- direct, honest, hard-working, and stubborn. Those of you who knew Jim well, know this is an understatement of his strong personality; however, the story reaches the core of who he was.

Jim was drafted into the Korean War at age 18 and was honorably discharged. He worked several jobs to support his family. He used his innovation and started three companies which he owned and operated. But his most successful business, and what he was best known for, was being a building contractor. Jim was also active in the Epsom community; he was a police officer, selectman, road agent, and park manager.

Some of Jim’s best times were being with friends and family while snowmobiling, riding his Harley Davidson, or entertaining them with his classic country music.

So please, “Take these chains from our heart and set him free”, and come join his family for graveside services on April 29, 2022. Services to be held at McClary Cemetery, Center Hill Road, Epsom NH at 11am.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bennett Funeral Home of Concord, NH.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bennettfuneral.com for the Pero family.