David A. Perry 1943-2020

He was born July 14, 1943, in Grove City, Pa., a son of Rocco J. and Clara L. Zicardi Perry.

David was a 1961 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and then received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Youngstown State University.

He was an avid golfer and Cleveland sports fan. He loved classic cars, cooking and especially, his dogs.

David is survived by his wife, Kathy L. Stanley Perry, whom he married Sept. 19, 1998; his mother, Clara L. Perry; two daughters, Rochelle Turpin, of North Canton and Sandra McCreery, of Poland; two sons, David Jr. (Michele) Perry of Poland and James M. (Tiffany) Perry of Sarasota; his brother, Roy J. (Eleanor) Perry of Boardman; nine grandchildren, David III, Mathew, Christopher and Caitlin Perry, Alexandrea (Jarrett) Pelley, Cameron, Shane and Reed McCreery, and Abigail Perry; and his step-great-grandson, Eli Pelley.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rocco.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr’s Centre Drive. A 4 p.m. funeral service will follow Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www. higgins-reardon.com.

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