Our hearts are heavy as we remember the life of Juan Angel Pérez Sr., a beloved father, whose love and laughter will never be forgotten. He leaves behind his children, Inett, JJ, and Christian, who were his pride and joy.
Juan had a way of making the world brighter. With a simple smile, a lighthearted joke, or a playful prank, he could turn any moment into one filled with laughter. He was a talented pool player and a devoted Cleveland Indians fan, always ready to cheer them on with hope and passion.
His life was not without hardships, but what made Juan remarkable was the way he chose to change. He became a gentle, loving father—showing his children the man he truly was. In his final chapter, he found the greatest peace of all: giving his life to Jesus Christ. With that choice, his story became one of redemption, faith, and eternal hope.
Though our hearts ache at his absence, we rejoice in knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord—free, whole, and filled with everlasting joy. We believe he is smiling down on us, cheering us on, and maybe still waiting for the Guardians to finally win it all.
Juan will be missed more than words can express. He will be remembered in every laugh, every story, and every quiet moment when we feel his love. His children will forever carry his legacy in their hearts.
“Bendición, I love you.”
Juan was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Jacobo Perez and Julia Crespo Perez. Juan was the loving father of Inett Perez, J.J. Perez and Christian Perez; dear brother of Petra Pérez Crespo, Nicolaza Pérez Crespo, Graciela Pérez Crespo, Olivia Pérez Crespo, Amada Pérez Crespo, Genoveva Pérez Crespo, Àngel Santos Pérez Crespo, Jesús Manuel Pérez Crespo, Juan Antonio Pérez Crespo, Pedro Julio Pérez Crespo, Héctor Pérez Crespo, Evelyn Pérez Crespo, Socorro Pérez Crespo, Irma Iris Pérez Crespo, Miguel Ángel Pérez Crespo and Ada Nelly González; adored uncle of many.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4PM-8PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at St. Michael Archangel Roman Catholic Church,3114 Scranton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland.
