Sarafine F. Perry
December 18, 2012
Sarafine F. Perry, 86, a retired Danvers firefighter, died Tuesday evening at Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of the late Betty (McInnis) Perry. Born in Danvers on March 7, 1926, he was the son of the late Sarafine and Sara (Cunha) Perry. He was raised and educated in Peabody and served honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had been a Danvers resident since his marriage in 1954. Mr. Perry served on the Danvers Fire Department for nearly thirty-five years, retiring in 1988. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the Danvers Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed tying his own flies and travelled to Alaska on fishing trips twice. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Thomas E. Power Council #1505, he also enjoyed painting in acrylic and watercolors. He is survived by his children, Mary Perry of Danvers, Barbara Ineson and her husband David of Amesbury, Priscilla (Smith) Perry of Danvers, and Thomas Perry and his wife Paula of Danvers, five grandchildren, Shannon Cyr and her husband Michael, Daniel Smith and his wife Lindsey, James and Jacob Ineson, and Heather Smith, two great grandchildren, Thomas and Charlotte, his siblings, Frances McLaughlin and Daniel Muise of Peabody and Florence Kipouras of Beverly, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Alice Kardenetz, John Perry, and Larry and G. Raymond Muise. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at 9AM in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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Heartfelt prayers to all of the family. I am saddened by the earthly loss of this wonderful man who I was privileged to have as my neighbor for the past 47 years. Although he will be sorely missed, we know the Heavens are a brighter place for his presence there and the angels sing the well deserved words “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.”
My sincere condolences to the Perry Family . Tom , I am so sorry for your loss ! The stories you shared at work , shows your love and devotion you had for your Dad ! May he Rest In Peace !
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ginger
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Perry but I know he was an awesome man. May you treasure your memories of him and with him forever and find comfort in those memories. God bless each and every one of you. May Peace be with you, Debbie, Rich and family
Mary, As you know my thoughts and prayers ar with you and your family. Having gone through this just a year ago myself it is not easy but we do get through it. If like mine it is a blessing as they don’t have to suffer any longer. God bless you and come back for a visit real soon. Toni
Mary, You are your family are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Praying for peace and encouragement as you and your family share fond memories of your Dad.
Mary, Thinking of you at this time. May the Lord be your comfort and remember all the wonderful times with your father. Love, to you and your family.
Mary, (Deb’s friend Tammi) I am soo sorry for your loss! Hopefully your wonderful memories will give you some comfort. Tammi
Mary. I am so sorry for your lost, God bless you and all your family. Martine
Mary, I am sorry to hear about your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, John Gatrell
Mary, Sylvia and I offer you our deepest condolence on the death of you father. We will remember him in our prayers at Mass. Manuel
Sorry to hear about your Father. God be with you at this time. It was good to see you last Friday. Gertie carroll
Mary, Barbie, Cilla and Tommy,.. I was so sad hear the news about your dad. I have so may good memories of all the visits to your home. There was such a quiet dignity to Uncle Perry that complimented Aunty Bet’s exuberance perfectly. He always had a project going, whether it was remodeling, working on his boat, or landscaping. I also recall the day watching him in a crowd of a hundred people, in his scuba gear, diving to the bottom of the river after someone had notified the fire department that there appeared to be a car submerged. I remember thinking how proud you must of been that he was your father. After 27 years, I can only imagine the smile he had when he finally saw your mom again this week, and the peace he feels. I love you and you are all in my thoughts and prayers…Anne, Marty and family.
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.