Tomas E. Perez, 84, Machine Operator & Truck Driver
Tomas E. Perez, 84, of Lorain died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain following a brief illness.
He was born on March 7, 1922, in Ponce, PR. He has lived in Lorain for the last 59 years. He worked at the National Gypsum Corporation for 27 years as a machine operator and truck driver, retiring in 1987.
Mr. Perez was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel Lorain, OH. He enjoyed walking, fishing and bike riding.
He is survived by wife Geraldine (nee Geres) Perez, to whom he was married on August 22, 1959. Also surviving are his daughters Elena Vallejera of St. Petersburg, FL, Awilda Ortiz of Lorain, OH, Judy Rivera of Fort White FL, Andrea Neal of Lorain, OH, sons Angel T. Perez of Lorain, OH., Hector Perez of Guayanilla, PR., Edwin Perez of Amherst, OH., Timothy Perez of Collins, OH.,
Christopher Perez of Willoughby, OH, 30 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and sister Esperandza Perez of Ponce, PR.
Mr. Perez was preceded in death by his parents Primitivo and Alejandrina (Echevarria) Perez, granddaughters Connie Perez and Susan Perez, brother Eligio Perez and sister Rosalia Fontanez.
Friends may call Monday, May 15, 2006, from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 Monday at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. with Father William Thaden, pastor officiating. Deacon Tony DeGracia will assist. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township, OH.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partner's Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.