Anthony (Tony) John Perisi passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester Hills, MI. on Friday September 14, 2018. Tony was born May 24, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to Gavino and Theresa Perisi. He attended Wayne State University, was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and received a degree in Accounting. He enjoyed a successful, long standing career with Maccabees Mutual Life Insurance Company, and later dabbled in the real estate industry with Real Estate One. Tony was a member of the United States Navy where he served from 1945 - 1952. A member and usher at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Madison Heights, MI. for over 20 years. A member and president of the Lamphere School District Board of Education for 20 plus years. Tony enjoyed tennis, golf, cruising the Caribbean, theatre and eating mom's cooking. He was a wonderful son, loving husband for 64 years, amazing father, beloved grandfather, and a loyal friend to all.
Tony is survived by the love of his life, Clarice Norene Perisi, whom he married January 23, 1954, daughter Cheryl (Gregory) Geralds, Anthon (the late Jennifer), Evelyn Allan, Monica (Harold-James) Hosking and Maria; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister Eleanor (Steve) Nishanian, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sister in-law of Barbara (The late Monte) Geralds, Gwen Geralds. Brother in-law of Glenn (Lois), Gary (the late Joanie) and Graham (Karen) Geralds. He was preceded in death by his father Gavino, Mother Theresa (Zappa), brother Galvin and son Vincent.
Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, with a scripture services Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071. In state Wednesday September 19, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10:00 a.m. St. Vincent Ferrer Church 28253 Herbert St. Madison Heights, MI. 48071. Graveside burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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