Lloyd Wendt Perisich

Our loving father, Lloyd Perisich, 91, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Sacramento, CA. He was born July 15, 1924 to Eli and Julia Perisich in Fresno, California. He later married Vera Buletti in Sacramento. Dad enjoyed bird hunting, skeet and trap shooting, deep sea fishing in Mexico and boating. In his earlier years, he made the circuit drag racing when he won a NHRA trophy.

Lloyd is a veteran of World War II and was stationed at Burtonwood, England with the U.S. Air Corps, Eighth Infantry.

Dad belonged to the Scottish Rite Temple, the Masonic Lodge, McClellan Sportsman Association and the Grey Eagles.

Lloyd retired from McClellen Air Force Base in 1983. He also worked for the Sacramento Auxiliary Police Department.

He later worked with his family business, The Hobby Hanger.

He is survived by his son Todd (Sheila), daughter Georgette (Curtiss) and grandson Bradley (Sara). He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera. A special thank you to everyone at Simplicity Elderly Living for their loving care and support.

A Visitation will take place at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95819 on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 7777 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment is private.