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Donald Joseph Perry

March 9, 1930 – December 8, 2013
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Of Lewes, DE, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away quietly in his home on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Sgt. Perry served 20 years in the US Army, 13 of which were in the 3rd Inf. at Fort Myer, VA. Sgt. Perry also served 21 years in the Senate branch of the Capitol as a US Capitol Police Officer.He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Mary Louisa, his daughter, Brenda Susan Roberts, sons, Michael Steven and Brian Anthony Perry. He was preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Anne Hauser. Sgt. Perry also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by his brother William Perry and sister Phyllis French.

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  • Visitation Friday, December 13, 2013
  • Funeral Service Saturday, December 14, 2013
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December 16, 2013

I offer my sincerest sympathy to the Perry family for the loss of one of our nation's best. God Bless Donald J Perry!

Lisa (King) Smith
1977 BRHS classmate with Brian

December 14, 2013

I will never forget Don and the great times we had at Post 139.
Richard Kirk

December 14, 2013

Donald and I served in the Old Guard and on the Capitol Police it was a pleasure and an honor to have served with him and have known him as a friend, Edmund Guditus

Judy Campbell

December 14, 2013

Extending sincerest sympathy to friends and family of Donald J. Perry. Expressing gratitude for his faithful service to our Nation. The Old Guard is indeed an elite group with which he so faithfully served.

Sincerely,
Richard and Judy Campbell
Wilmington, DE

John Caine

December 14, 2013

class guy, one of a kind.remember you
always in my prayers.

December 14, 2013

My husband and other Army buddies, from way back, remember Sgt. Perry fondly. May he rest in peace.

Fitz

Linda and Dave

December 13, 2013

Mr. Perry you will be greatly missed by your family. Our sincere sympathy to Brian, Marion and family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry that we will be unable to attend but we will be thinking of you.
RIP Mr. Perry.

Tarry McGovern

December 13, 2013

Tarry McGovern

December 13, 2013

Donald wae a great Friend, soldier and Patriot. I served with Don on the U.S. Capitol Police for many years he was one of the best I ever served with. My deepest sympathy to Mary Lou and his children. R.I.P. Old Friend

Betty Hendrickson

December 13, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. May God bless.

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