Samuel J. Perry Sr. age 91 of Canonsburg died Saturday December 27, 2008 in Golden Living, North Strabane Twp.
He was born March 22, 1917 in Westland a son of John and Rose DeLuca Perry, and lived his entire life in Midland and Canonsburg where he was a member of St Patrick Church and the Houston Independent club.
Prior to his retirement in 1980, Mr. Perry had been employed for 30 years as a Die Setter at Fisher Body in West Mifflin. He had been a coalminer at Midland Mine for 17 years.
On May 4, 1941 he married Marjorie De Nardo who survives. Also surviving are a daughter Donna Jean (David) Dzikowski of Canonsburg, a sister Josephine Downey of Claysville, six grandchildren, David Dzikowski, Daniel (Christina) Dzikowski, Richard (Kim) Perry, Keith (Angel) Perry, Melissa (Joseph) Sawicky and Jeffrey Perry a step granddaughter Lacy Marotto, two great grandchildren, Alyssa Nicole Perry and Josey Daniel Dzikowski and a step great grandson Layton Marotto. Deceased is a son, Samuel J Perry Jr. who died August 23, 1985, three brothers, Anthony, Theodore and James Perry and three sisters Mary Coury, Catherine Scarton and Rose Chile.
Friends are welcome from 3-8pm Monday in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30am Tuesday, December 30, 2008 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Patrick Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. The family suggests contributions to St Patrick Organ Fund.
Any questions on Obit and Picture call Joseph Salandra at 412-600-0170 thank you