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Heather uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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My picture disappeared, so here it is again in full. My brother loved seeing my grandparents and Uncle Gene. This was one of his last trips up.
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Saturday, June 20, 2020
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Heather Ryan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 30, 2020
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Faith Ryan posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Uncle Genie, What can I say. You Are a light in all of our lives. Some of my best childhood memories are with you and Uncle Al, my Dad and my siblings. I will never forget all the memories in Chenango, camping and fishing with you. Such a smart, funny, god loving man you were. We love and cherish you. I pray with all my heart that you, Uncle Al, Grandpa and Grandma and Pat are in heaven smiling down on us. Till we meet again! We love you ❤️
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Joseph Perry uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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I found some more photos. The first photo includes Grandma and Grandpa and all the brothers. The second is Uncle Gene giving the best man toast at my parents 40th wedding anniversary. The third photo is Uncle Gene, my father, and Uncle Al showing their golf poses, and the fourth photo is another wedding party pic at my parents 40th anniversary.
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Maria and Jerry Motsavage posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2020
Gene was a beloved family friend. Not only was he Maria's history teacher , he and Al spent many holidays at our home as well as family parties. Jerry , his brother Bob and I spent countless hours fishing in Chenango Forks , putting our boat in at his home. Jerry and Bob also enjoyed many hours of ice fishing on "Gene's" river.
We will miss his wit and jokes and unforgettable smile.
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Joseph Perry posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2020
My brother, John Perry, asked that I submit the following memories of Uncle Gene on his behalf:
John was crazy about Uncle Gene, and for a year or so he was lucky enough to live with Uncle Gene and Uncle Al in their Binghamton home. John remembers that Uncle Gene was a dedicated teacher, and that he was very devoted to the Catholic church. John says Uncle Gene loved to go fishing on their river behind their home, and recalls that Uncle Gene was quite the fisherman. He says Uncle Gene was also quite the scrabble player. In fact, John considered himself to be a fairly good scrabble player, but when he played Uncle Gene for the first time, Uncle Gene came up with some words that John had never even heard of, and Uncle Gene beat him pretty handily. John added that Uncle Gene used to wear a funny Chef's hat and apron when he cooked, and he recalls him often singing the song 'She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes'. John says golf was another of Uncle Gene's passions, and he played with Uncle Gene, our father, and Uncle Al on many occasions, and according to John, Uncle Gene was probably the best golfer of all the brothers. He was just a great athlete and seemed pretty good at everything he played. John's memories of Uncle Gene are very happy, and more than anything, he says he will miss Uncle Gene's wonderful sense of humor.
Joseph Perry on behalf of my brother, John Perry
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Mary O’Connor lit a candle
Monday, May 25, 2020
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Mr. Perry was such a gift to all of us who were blessed to have him as a teacher. He made learning history so much fun with his facts for “when the music stops at the dance”. It made me smile to read that he encouraged others to attend Franciscan - I attended there after having him for AP History at SCC and am so grateful I made that choice. His love for life and faith were evident in all he did. Pax et Bonum Mr. Perry.
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Beth Hampton lit a candle
Monday, May 25, 2020
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Uncle Genie was a treasure to the McGuckin family. He is beloved by all of us for his kindness, warmth, humor and magnetic smile. It was always a good day with Uncle Genie in the house. I will always remember his quick wit and thoughtful conversation. He knew about everything. Singing and dancing with Uncle Genie In the kitchen will forever be one of my great memories with him. I hope you’re enjoying a good cup of coffee with your brothers and a nice sugar free desert. You are beloved and will be forever in our hearts.Beth, Bob, Sarah, Danny and Tori
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Linda King posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr Perry.
I have fond memories of him as a teacher at Seton Catholic High School in the 80s when I was a student there. My condolences to you and your family.
Linda Healey King
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Tom Z. posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
To the family of Mr.Perry: I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Perry's passing. I knew him as a student in the late 70's at Catholic Central. He was a nonjudgmental man who passed his love of history on to many of my classmates including me. I will never forget his smiles, smirks I guess you can call them nor how he captivated my attention in a history class at 2:30 PM when I knew the rest of my senior friends had already skipped out to swim at Quaker lake. Rest in peace Mr.Perry and thank you for the love of history I carry with me to this day.
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Richard A. Bucci - Catholic Central '72 posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
I was a student of Gene's the first year he taught at Catholic Central High School, (now Seton Catholic Central) in Binghamton, NY. He was an enthusiastic instructor who made World History, a usually bone dry subject, come alive for his students. He was as passionate about coaching football as he was teaching. In his first year he introduced The Veer to the team's offensive playbook which impressed many of our rivals. He found ways of incorporating his ever morphing playbook into his lesson plans to the delight of his students. Although I didn't play football his zeal convinced me to be the team's statistician. He was liked and respected by his students and players. In 1993 I was fortunate to be elected Mayor of Binghamton. He contacted me and told me how proud he was of my accomplishment. Somehow I think he was prouder when I returned to Seton Catholic Central in 2011 to serve as Principal. Gene truly left his mark on Catholic education in Upstate New York. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
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Joe Lomonaco lit a candle
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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My high school time at Seton Catholic was blessed to have Gene Perry as a part of it. I'll always remember his love for performing and being in the cast of our annual musical productions. I can still hear his voice and see his mannerisms. He will be remembered and missed.
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John McGuckin posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
In the last months of Uncle Genie's life, we witnessed his courage and faithfulness in a new way. He graced us with his dignity and love while his internal suffering was kept private and aligned to his own cross. To pass through this pandemic, alone and in pain, is something no one should have to endure. In his case, we know he united his suffering with Christ, while likely praying for all of us.
This vibrant, charming, and happy man was an Uncle, friend, and mentor to so many of us. His legacy and virtues live on in the faith he helped us to pursue. Although having no children of his own, our growing number of Grandchildren (10) are a direct result of his insights into the benefits of a Franciscan University education for our sons. This is a blessing that will live on for generations.
The Perry patriarch was a "one of a kind" fun-loving, wise, and charitable role model who will be greatly missed. After all, as he often said:
"who has more fun than people?"-
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Debbie Grassi posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
So sorry to read of Gene's passing. I taught with Gene at Seton Catholic Central for many years. I admired his intellect and sense of humor. The laughs are too many to count!
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Marian Perry Tamburrino posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Oh Uncle Genie, you will be terribly missed and dearly remembered! What a funny, zany, wise guy (sometimes wise-cracking, sometimes wise-telling)!
His intense blue eyes and huge smile didn't miss a thing and pierced to the heart of things, from the hilarious to the very serious. I will miss our conversations. I will miss his hearty laugh. And I will remember some of the funniest times from my childhood swinging on his Popeye arms, watching him chomp in fast motion on corn on the cob, imitate a crab walk, Indian wrestle with three or four kids all at the same time--he could endlessly entertain and be entertained by us. In some ways Uncle Genie was always one of the kids. I remember how he enjoyed dancing. But he surprised me when on one very special occasion, Aunt Anne's and Uncle Willie's 60th Anniversary, he asked me to dance and proceeded to very seriously do a Frankenstein Monster Mash dance with me! What a fun-loving man!
I also will always admire Uncle Genie for the thoughtfulness and care he gave to Grandma and Grandpa in their last years. He made us all feel welcome to visit with him and Uncle Al and Grandma and Grandpa there at the river. However, those Perry brothers could also be cantankerous. The biggest argument I remember was when my dad caught a bigger Walleye than Uncle Genie--holy mackerel!!! Well, now they will have a chance to banter and take it up again!
In the end, Uncle Genie continued to set an example for the rest of us. He endured his months of illness and isolation like the hero he truly is. He knew we all loved him and he loved all of us.
We love you and we salute you, Uncle Genie!
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Meg Thomann lit a candle
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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I didn't really get to know Uncle Genie until my husband and I moved back from Japan and he moved from Chenango to New Jersey around 2000. Mark and I loved coming down to John & Deb's for BBQs where we would eat, laugh, debate, and play for hours. It was during this time that Uncle Genie and I started our secret independent film club. Every time we got together, we would talk about the movies that we loved the most—artsy, small-budget, usually foreign films—the kind that you'd have to go looking for to find. He'd tell me, "You have to see this one," and I'd say, "You have to watch that one", and the next time we were together we would discuss. He was such an intellectual man—curious and well-read—and I loved our chats. But I think what endeared him to me forever was the way he would play—like an 80-year-old kid—with my son Fionn: running around the pool, water gun fights, laughing and goofing off. He is clearly one of those rare and wonderful people who never lost his inner child, and you could see it every time his eyes sparkled with a bit of mischief. We will all miss him!
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Dave Waters posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
I met Gene in the early '80s when he and Al and I were the only ones in the parking lot at St. Rita's Church in Chenango Forks waiting for Mass, because we had not changed our clocks by one hour when we should have. We remained friends during my time in the area, attending parish activities together, etc. I seem to remember taking one of his nephews to a Binghamton Whalers hockey game once. Gene is now enjoying his eternal reward in heaven.
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Peggy Perry posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Uncle Gene was one of my favorite Uncles because he always made us kids laugh and feel loved. His sense of humor was great, and his antics were even better with his funny faces, sounds, goofy body movements, all to entertain us kids. I think he loved it as much as we loved it. And I especially appreciate the time and care he took to find fun positive things for us to do when we visited him and Uncle Al in Binghamton, NY for our summer week long vacations. He always set us up for hours of fishing along his river. I loved those quiet, peaceful hours absorbing the natural world of water, as well as the thrill of catching so many fish, and of all kinds: bluegills, sun fish, cat fish-yuk, bass, trout, crappies, and even once a snapping turtle that scared me half to death-but Uncle Gene came to my rescue in the boat before I fell over board and quickly snipped the line with his knife, whew...! I still remember today how to clean a fish, thanks to Uncle Gene's kindness and patience in teaching me how to do it all, from start to finish, with the reward of a "good eaten" fish! I loved our vacations there and looked forward to them every year. What a blessing to have so many wonderful, healthy, loving memories during my childhood years of Uncle Gene! May you rest in peace my dear Uncle. I will miss you dearly! Love, always your niece, Peg Perry
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hpragacz@gmail.com posted a condolence
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Oh Mr Perry. So many fun memories at SCC.Your smile I will never forget. My condolence to the family.
Hope Sawicki Pragacz
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Steve McGuckin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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Uncle Genie. What a guy! He was such a huge part of my childhood and I will never forget the excitement of heading up to Binghamton the day after Christmas every year to visit he and his brother (Uncle Al). The family games of Trivial Pursuit and Encore were the source of some of the best laughs (and arguments) of my childhood. Even better were the summer visits when he would come down to Jersey and we were allowed to stay up late while the adults talked about faith, history, politics, you name it. Talk about an education! Later on he even gave me the topic for my college history thesis. More importantly, he told my brother and I about Franciscan University where we found our wives. He was a tough guy with a big heart who loved a good meal and a great conversation. Thanks for the memories and for the example you set, Uncle Genie. You'll be missed!
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Lori Gasper lit a candle
Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Mr Perry was a wonderful teacher to so many of us at Seton Catholic Central (Binghamton, NY). He always had a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye- EVERY DAY! He will be missed but the memories we have of him are a testament to his legacy of a good man. God bless him and may he Rest In Peace!
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Joseph Perry uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Pictures we had of the five Perry brothers over the years, and a shot taken at a Perry reunion with Uncle Gene, my older brother Greg, my sister Peggy and myself at Debbie & John McGuckin's in August 2016.
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Heather Ryan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Joseph Perry posted a condolence
Saturday, May 23, 2020
I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Gene! Starting when I was maybe 3 or 4, my Dad (uncle Gene's oldest brother) used to take me to Brooklyn to visit, and I have awesome memories of Uncle Gene and his parents, and all of his brothers gathering around the table at night, chugging a few beers, and singing and joking around to the wee hours of the morning. The banter, the laughter, and the aromas of Grandpa's pipe, and Grandmas's pastries, and the joyful atmosphere, were powerful messages of love and family that became the foundation of family for me from that point on. Uncle Gene's intelligence and debating skills in the inevitable brotherly debates, and his incredible sense of humor, always stood out.
One particularly funny example of his zany antics took place when he was visiting my family one summer in the the late 50's or early 60's. While we were on a family beach picnic, he had all of us children (and adults) laughing our heads off as he ate his corn on the cob in the most zany and hilarious manner (had to see it to believe it). Someone got it on film, and we have all laughed about it ever since. Uncle Gene became a comic legend in our family lore from that moment on.
There are so many examples I could write about, but suffice it to say that Uncle Gene always seemed to be telling a joke or laughing, and was a man who truly seemed to fully enjoy life, and he brightened the lives of everyone that he came across, family or friends. As we all know, Uncle Gene graduated from Notre Dame, and in his recent medical challenges, Uncle Gene was the very spirit of the Fighting Irishman, courageously fighting to the end, and always with a positive attitude and a smile (and /or wise crack). He is the last of his generation of Perry's, and has left some huge shoes to fill with his many nephews and nieces, and grand nephews and grand nieces.
I will always have a special place in my heart for you, Uncle Gene, and as part of the famous Irish Blessing says, "...until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand"!.
Joseph Perry (Godson)
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Teri ottati posted a condolence
Saturday, May 23, 2020
One of my favorite memories as a kid was a vacation we took to visit Uncle Genie in Chenango Forks NY where he let us fish off a tree that had fallen over the river behind his home—while watching out for the snapping turtle that he said lived there
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Heather Ryan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 23, 2020
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These are just a few shots from the many summers we would visit the uncles in Chenango. So many fun memories. He was such a huge part of our youth. He will be greatly missed!
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Teri ottati uploaded photo(s)
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28 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759
Phone: (732) 350-1950