Jack Perry

Jack Perry of Saugus passed peacefully on September 7th, 2024, at the age of 88. Loving husband of Theresa (Giannino), devoted father of Sharon Stretton and fiancée Dennis January, Kim DiCicco, and her husband Tony, and predeceased by son Jim (2018) and his wife Susan (Cargill).

Proud Papa of Derek, Matthew and his wife Kelley, Jenna and her husband Dave, Tyler and his wife Megan, Ryan, Jessica, and great grandson Tatum James. He left many loved ones including his brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.

Jack grew up in Auxier Kentucky and was a twin. He had sixteen brothers and sisters and is the last of the Perrys. At 18 he left Kentucky to join the Navy and served on the USS Acadia for a Mediterranean tour. After his honorable discharge he went on to Coyne Electric trade school and became a Master Electrician. He kept his license current by attending CEU courses until he was 78 years old.

After his marriage to Theresa, he built their home and has been a lifelong resident of Saugus, residing there until 2024 when he entered memory care.

Jack was a leading advocate to have the Elm Street Bridge reconstructed to avoid flooding in the Elm Street neighborhood. He was relentless in his pursuit and went to town meetings every month to keep the reconstruction project on the docket. After many years, the town was finally awarded a grant to have the drainage reconstructed. In our family we jokingly say the bridge should be named the Perry Memorial Bridge.

Jack was an avid sports fan and spoke knowledgeably about his favorite team the Patriots as well as the Celtics and was always donning his Red Sox shirt on opening day. He also loved country music and knew many facts about various classic country artists. You could always find him at 4:00pm in front of the TV watching Judge Judy enjoying a glass of Sangria.

Jack was a strong but gentle man and extremely independent and persistent in his life. He made his way out of the coal mines of Kentucky and thankfully came to Massachusetts and met Theresa. He worked hard for his beautiful family he will be greatly missed.

Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home Friday September 13, 2024 at 9:30am. A prayer Service will immediately follow in the funeral home at 10:00am. Visiting hours will be Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00pm. Valet Parking.

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