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Robert R. Perry
Born: 4/14/1933
Died: 1/15/2022
Age: 88
Community: Mt. Morris Township, MI
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PERRY, Robert R. – Of Mt Morris Township, age 88, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Hurley Medical Center.
Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation 11 am Thursday until time of the service at the Funeral Home.
Robert (Bob) was born in Belleville, Illinois on April 14, 1933, the son of late Anderson W. and Mayme M. (Silpoch) Perry.
Bob attended Flint Northern High School, where he was a member of the 1950 undefeated Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Football Team and Varsity Baseball standout.
Following high school, Bob was a well-known amateur baseball player in the Flint Area. He was an outstanding catcher and powerful hitter in the City Baseball League playing most of his time with Skaff Furniture.
Bob was a star athlete in both football and baseball but his love was hockey which he played and coached for decades.
A highlight of Bob’s athletic career was playing organized hockey with his adult sons Tony and Mark for over a decade.
A well respected coach, Bob was instrumental in coaching several successful Youth Hockey teams. His passion for hockey was an inspiration to his players. Coaching and developing young players brought Bob great joy.
An avid outdoor sportsman, Bob loved to hunt, fish and enjoy the great outdoors with his family.
Whether hunting or picnicking with his longtime companion, Joan, or with his family, Bob was happiest enjoying the beauty of nature.
Bob took pleasure in sharing meals and memories with his beloved sister, Barbara and brother-in-law Jerry Bruno. He remained a competitor who enjoyed a friendly game of croquet at family gatherings.
In 1996, Bob retired from General Motors after 46 years of service.
Surviving are children, Tony Perry (Laurie), Leeann Saputo (Russ), Mark Perry (Dorothy) and Kristine Gracey (William);
10 grandchildren, Jennifer VanVelzon (Isaac), Brooke Perry, Toni Perry (Marc), Russell Saputo II (Marisa) Catherine Simkins (Brad), Nicholas Saputo (Kim), Kara Borisch (Matt), Brett Perry, Scott Gracey (Elizabeth) and Lauren Gracey;
22 great grandchildren;
two nephews Steve Bruno (Laurie) and
Jeff Bruno (Mary)
and longtime friend and companion, Joan Wejsa.
He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Barbara Bruno.
Special gratitude to the Hurley Medical Center staff for the exceptional medical care Bob received.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Greater Flint Hockey Association, gfhahockey@yahoo.com or Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame,
gfashof.org
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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| Visitation 11 am and Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. |
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1/20/2022 |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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