Johnny A Perez

Loving husband of the late Anna De Perez

Beloved father of Janet Perez, Cyndi (Vladimir) Trostin, John Perez and Gilbert Perez.

Cherished grandfather of Peter (Lisa) Fiala and Katharine (Jeremy) Wenger.

Dear great-grandfather of Rollie Fiala.

Fond uncle, cousin and friend.

Johnny A. Perez, born in San Antonio, Texas, was a long time resident of Berwyn since moving to Illinois to pursue a career as an artist. Johnny attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he received his art training. He then worked for B.C. Kassell Company in Chicago as a calligrapher prior to purchasing it, and continued to operate it and create artwork up until just several years ago. He had a passion for fine illumination, and studying other artists’ works while he developed evermore beautiful works himself.

Johnny proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during World War II.

Throughout his life, he spent much of his free time gardening. He loved growing both flowers and vegetables, but everyone would agree that his greatest thrill came from cultivating his tomato plants and seeing how many he could harvest from each vine.

He took guitar lessons and played for his own enjoyment for many years

He will be missed by all of us.

All services private.

Please send donations in Johnny’s memory as a World War II vet to:

Honor Flight, Inc.

Attn: Diane Gresse

300 E. Auburn Ave.

Springfield, OH 45505

http://www.honorflight.org/donate-now/donation.cfm

A 501(c)(3) charity that assists aging World War II veterans make a trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington.