Anthony Perry

Tony (Anthony) Perry passed away at home, on April 24, 2015, after a battle with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1932, to Charles Perry and Catherine Labote in Little Falls, New York. Tony grew up on a dairy farm in New York. He married his high school sweet heart, Arlene Beagle, on May 16, 1953. Tony was a member of Remsen, New York Volunteer Fire Department. Tony moved his family to Tooele, Utah in 1966. He was employed by Tooele City, then to Tooele County Roads Department, where he retired in 2009. He was a member of the Tooele County Search and Rescue Patrol for forty years. He held all the offices in the Patrol. He was elected as the State Commander in 1988. Tony and Arlene were given many marksmanship awards. Tony was an active member in the Patrol until his death. Tony is survived by his wife, Arlene; his son, Michael (Shirley) of Tooele; his daughter, Carol Perry (fiancé Robert) of Remsen, New York; his sister, Rose Eaton of Remsen, New York; and his brother, Paul Perry of Remsen, New York. He had eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frank and Angelo Perry. Tony will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, and for now we say we love you. A viewing will be held on Wednesday April 29, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Tate Mortuary (110 South Main, Tooele, Utah). Funeral services will be held following the viewing at 8:00 pm. Interment will be at Remsen, New York. The family of Tony would like to give a special thank you to Ellen, Patti, and Sharon, his hospice nurses. They always made him smile.

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