Joshua A. Perry

May 16, 2017

GENEVA – Joshua A. Perry, 39, of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in his home. Friends may call at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1451 Aunkst Rd., Waterloo, NY on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 10:00 am until 12 noon.  Funeral services will follow at 12 noon in the church.  Bishop Brian Lowry will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the family or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1451 Aunkst Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165. Josh was born in Geneva on March 2, 1978 to Cathy Davis of Seneca Falls and Richard Perry of Gorham.  He was a graduate of Mynderse Academy Class of 1997.  He received an Associate’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science from Finger Lakes Community College, Class of 2005.  He was a fun and loved bartender at Cedar Inn and a former employee of the Winnek Post #396 American Legion in Geneva.  Josh was very kind and compassionate and never thought twice to help others at any time.  Josh had many talents from selling antiques to remodeling, painting roofing, and odd jobs.  He loved football and was an avid Raider fan.   Josh is survived by his son, Owen Michael Perry, who he held closest to his heart; his ex-wife Diana Perry of Geneva; his mother, Cathy Davis of Seneca Falls; his father, Richard Perry Sr., of Gorham; former in-laws, Anthony and Pam Di Costanzo of Geneva; his siblings: Richard (Melissa) Perry Jr., Neil (Erin) Perry, Kimberly (Aaron) Russ, and Scott Davis; ex-brother-in-law,  Mark Di Costanzo; step-sister, Missy John; step-brother, Richard John; and grandmothers, Nancy E. H. Bowman and Betty J. Senette.  He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many, many close friends. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Alton Bowman and Raymond Perry; his uncle, William Hood and his aunt, Vicki Perry; and cousins, Michael and Christopher Hood.