Edward J. Perry

Edward J. "Ed Jr." Perry Jr. 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, NY 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 lifelong 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 two daughters, Jessica (Kevin) LeRoux of Watkins Glen and Brandie Perry of Dundee; three sons, Edward J. Perry III of Rochester, Justin Perry of Bradford, NY, and Raymond Perry of Watkins Glen; six grandchildren; the mother of his children, Lisa K. Bishop of Watkins Glen; his father, Edward J. Perry Sr. of Watkins Glen; two brothers, Ronald (Roxanne) Perry of Rock Stream, NY, and Daniel (Pamela) Perry of Watkins Glen; a sister, Tammy Nyhart of Harrisburg, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother, Minnie J. Perry, on February 28, 2002. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.