1930
2013
Of Lewes, DE, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away quietly in his home on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Sgt. Perry served 20 years in the US Army, 13 of which were in the 3rd Inf. at Fort Myer, VA. Sgt. Perry also served 21 years in the Senate branch of the Capitol as a US Capitol Police Officer.He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Mary Louisa, his daughter, Brenda Susan Roberts, sons, Michael Steven and Brian Anthony Perry. He was preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Anne Hauser. Sgt. Perry also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by his brother William Perry and sister Phyllis French.
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December 16, 2013
I offer my sincerest sympathy to the Perry family for the loss of one of our nation's best. God Bless Donald J Perry!
Lisa (King) Smith
1977 BRHS classmate with Brian
December 14, 2013
I will never forget Don and the great times we had at Post 139.
Richard Kirk
December 14, 2013
Donald and I served in the Old Guard and on the Capitol Police it was a pleasure and an honor to have served with him and have known him as a friend, Edmund Guditus
December 14, 2013
Judy Campbell
Extending sincerest sympathy to friends and family of Donald J. Perry. Expressing gratitude for his faithful service to our Nation. The Old Guard is indeed an elite group with which he so faithfully served.
Sincerely,
Richard and Judy Campbell
Wilmington, DE
December 14, 2013
John Caine
class guy, one of a kind.remember you
always in my prayers.
December 14, 2013
My husband and other Army buddies, from way back, remember Sgt. Perry fondly. May he rest in peace.
Fitz
December 13, 2013
Linda and Dave
Mr. Perry you will be greatly missed by your family. Our sincere sympathy to Brian, Marion and family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry that we will be unable to attend but we will be thinking of you.
RIP Mr. Perry.
December 13, 2013
Tarry McGovern
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Tarry McGovern
Donald wae a great Friend, soldier and Patriot. I served with Don on the U.S. Capitol Police for many years he was one of the best I ever served with. My deepest sympathy to Mary Lou and his children. R.I.P. Old Friend
December 12, 2013
Betty Hendrickson
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. May God bless.
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Janine Schmidt
Deepest sympathy to the Perry family in the loss of this wonderful man. Sleep well in the arms of the angels, Donald Joseph Perry.
Janine Schmidt (Loma Linda, CA)
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Robin Miller
Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family and host of friends ~ His wonderful family will always have the memories to pull from and his legacy lives on in their heart forever. Thank you for your service in the Army and for giving us your family to keep as forever friends.
December 12, 2013
Janice Biggar
Sorry for your loss Brian and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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