Juddy, as his friends called him, was a longtime Bourne resident. He graduated from Bourne High School and studied Fire Science at Cape Cod Community College. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a Lieutenant at the Bourne Fire Department, totaling 41 years of service. Jud also worked at George Towers Service Center as a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars and sharing his knowledge with friends and family. Jud owned Monument Beach Livery through which he offered shuttles to Boston Logan Airport as well as servicing local funeral homes.
Jud appreciated sports from an early age, competing in many baseball and basketball games up and down the Cape. He was a respected Little League Coach; remembered for his motivational pep talks, and overall love of the game. Jud participated in an adult softball league where he would have been seen "down and ready" at third base. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and in addition to traveling cross country, he was thrilled by watching his favorite team play in various stadiums. In later years, he got a kick out of seeing his grandchildren build their interest in sports, by attending their games and rooting them on.
He is survived by his children Lawrence Perry and his wife Sandra, Antonia Perry, Lori Perry, Jodi Perry, Wallace J. Perry IV (Jay) and his girlfriend Lisa Ruo. He was the beloved grandfather to Brianna, Judson (Jake), Christopher (CJ), Dylan, Caroline, William, Kyle, Sophie, and grand-pup, Rosa. He also leaves his brothers, Harry Perry and Les Perry and his wife Mary, and his sisters, Heather Perry Holmes and her husband Roy, and Heidi Perry.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8PM at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne, MA. Funeral service will be held 10 AM at Nickerson-Bourne Friday, May 10 followed by burial at South Monument Beach Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in his name to Bourne Firefighters Rescue Fund. PO Box 911 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0911
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