Obituary of Edward J. Perry

Edward J. ''Ed Jr.'' Perry Jr. Watkins Glen: Edward J. ''Ed Jr.'' Perry Jr., age 55, of Watkins Glen, NY died Sunday April 13, 2014 in the comfort of his home, Friends are invited to call from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday April 16 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. A private memorial service followed by inurnment in Tyrone Union Cemetery, in Tyrone, NY with Pastor Evelyn Emerson officiating will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CareFirst 11751 E. Corning Rd, Corning, N.Y. 14830-3657. Ed Jr. was born June 14, 1958 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of Edward J. and the late Minnie Barrett Perry Sr. A life long area resident, Ed was a farmer before starting his own logging business; which he worked at until his health forced him to stop in October of 2013. In his spare time he enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Earnhardt fan, both Sr. #3 and of course "Jr. #88.. He is loved and will be missed by 2 daughters Jessica (Kevin) LeRoux of Watkins Glen, Brandie Perry of Dundee; 3 sons Edward J. Perry III of Rochester, Justin Perry of Bradford, NY, Raymond Perry of Watkins Glen; 6 grandchild; the mother of his children Lisa K. Bishop of Watkins Glen; his father Edward J. Perry Sr. of Watkins Glen; 2 brothers Ronald (Roxanne) Perry of Rock Stream, NY, Daniel (Pamela) Perry of Watkins Glen; a sister Tammy Nyhart of Harrisburg, PA; several nieces and nephews.- He was pre-deceased by his mother Minnie J. Perry on February 28, 2002. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.