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Joseph A. Perritt
Joseph A. Perritt, Jr., 93 of Amherst died Monday, June 11, 2007, at the
Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland following a brief illness.
Mr. Perritt was born in Rush Run, OH on May 9, 1914, and lived the
majority of his life in Lorain.
He was a US Army Veteran serving during WW II. attaining the rank of
sergeant. He was awarded the EAME Theater Service Medal with one bronze
star, American Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. For wounds
received in battle during the European Theater of Operations, he received
the Purple Heart.
He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Lorain. He had
been a boxer, he enjoyed fishing, playing baseball and was an avid golfer.
Mr. Perritt retired from the roll shop at the US Steel after 42 years
of service.
He is survived by his sons: Jerry Perritt of Dade City, FL., Bill
Perritt of Avon Lake, and Bob Perritt of Amherst. He is also survived by 3
grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
Mr. Perritt was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Bessie B.
Perritt (nee Miller) in 2003, daughter Jean G. Perritt, parents Joseph A (Pyryt)
and Frances (nee Dule) Perritt, sister Helen Thomas, brothers Bill, Stan,
and John.
Services were private. Rev. Matthew Darrin, pastor of Christ United
Methodist Church officiated.
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, OH handled the services.
Burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township with full
military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW
Post 451.
Condolences
From: Kerry Howell
Relation: LOCAR MEMBER
Sincerest Condolences
From: Donna J. Rogers
Relation: Loan Servicing Supervisor of First Federal Savings
My deepest sympathy to the family
for the loss of your father. I did not know him but he raised a wonderful
son Bob whom I have had dealings with at First Federal Savings and Loan of
Lorain. Joseph is in a better place and is no longer suffering. God Bless.
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