Kenneth M. Perry

July 11, 2020

GENEVA – Kenneth M. Perry, 80, of Kashong Rd., passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Clifton Springs Hospital. There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date at a time to be announced in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. James Adams, Rector will officiate. Inurnment will be in St. Peter’s Church. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to St. Peter’s Capital Campaign P. O. Box 147, Geneva, NY 14456. Ken was born in Queens, New York and has resided in Geneva for many years. He was the son of the late Lester and Gertrude Menzel Perry. He was retired from the Geneva School System where he taught science in the Middle School. Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman where he was active with the Finger Lakes Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for over 40 years. He was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church in 2008 and was an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Ken was a member of Arch Lodge #33 F. &A.M. and Garoga Sincerity Lodge #200 F. & A. M. in Phelps and was a member of the Order of ST. Luke. He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Valenti Perry; his daughters, Kimberley (Thomas) Ess of Phelps and Jill (Edward) Boudreau of Geneva; his four grandchildren, Jacqueline and Emily Boudreau and Madeline and Trevor Ess; his brother, Arthur Perry. The big guy will be especially missed by Matthew (Karen) Streppa and C. Chip Arthur (Darlene). He was predeceased by his brother, Lester Perry.