Wesley Irvin Perry

The social butterfly we all knew and loved, took his final flight on Monday, January 15, 2018. Wesley I. Perry grew from the Great Depression, born May 30, 1933 to Percy “Pete” and Margaret Perry, in Spencer, NY. His life revolved around people - from his job with the Pennsylvania Job Center as an Employer Relations Representative, helping employers, potential employees and disadvantaged youth, to being active in the Penn York Bowling League and member of the New York State Bowling Hall of Fame, Valley golfing leagues, recreational softball leagues (coaching and playing), Boy Scouts, and many more while living in Florida; to helping and giving back to people - as a member and Commander of both the VFW Skiff Bower Post 1536 and local American Legion, and member of the Catholic War Vets, Sons of Italy and Fleet Reservist Association; to serving people and his country - retiring after 23-years in the US Navy, E6 Meteorologist; to being a father of five daughters and innumerable “adopted” children.

Every father wishes for sons. Wes Perry, did one better. He taught his daughters to be strong, independent, athletic and frugal and often presented them with challenges to improve themselves socially, economically and civically.

The oldest of 13 siblings, Wes was predeceased by his parents, Percy and Margaret Perry, and brothers, Norman, Gerald, Robert and Charles Perry. He is survived by brothers, Richard (Cynthia), William (Gayle), Clifford, and John and sisters, Betty (Skip) Searfoss, Bea Hyatt, Jean (Gary) Rockwell, and Cheryl Zorn. Wes is survived by his wife of 47-years, Diane (Bydairk) and daughters Patricia Emi (Willard) Oshiro, Tina (Ken) Acla, Shannon (James) Moore, Clara (Doug) Cherry, and Karliane Perry, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins too many to count.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on June 30, 2018 at Waverly Glen Park, Waverly, NY starting at 1pm. Family and friends will be given an opportunity to share stories, pictures and memories. Military Honors will also be presented.

For those unable to attend, please feel free to post a memory (good, funny or otherwise) and a picture. All information shared will be compiled into a memory book for his widow and children.