Joseph Perry 1947-2020

Joe was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Katherine Kalafut Perry. He was a 1966 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. He was a lifelong area resident.

After graduation, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Joe worked at the General Motors Corp. Lordstown Complex, where he served as a union representative for UAW Local 1112 for 36 years.

Following his retirement, Joe enjoyed cooking and loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He cherished his Sunday afternoon drives with his wife, Noreen.

Joe was a very patriotic veteran. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Marine Corps League.

Joe will be deeply missed by his wife, the former Noreen Spisak, whom he married July 13, 1968; his children, Joseph Perry Jr. of McDonald and Anthony (Heidi) Perry of Youngstown; grandchildren, Joseph, Vanessa, Olivia and Rachel; his sisters, Dalla (Frank) Ferreri of Campbell and Carol (Chuck) Nelson of Tampa, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Besides his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Perry; and his in-laws, Stephen and Bertha Spisak.

Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish in Poland, with the Rev. Martin Celuch officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made in Joe’s name to Disabled American Veterans. Visit www.DAV.org for more information.

Due to COVID-19, the 6-foot rule will be honored and we ask that all guests, whose health allows, wear a mask. For the safety of everyone, we politely ask that all visitors do not linger after seeing the family.

The Perry family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home. Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Joe’s family condolences.

(special notice)