Perry

Anthony J. “Tony” Perry, 49, of Slippery Rock, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Oct. 3, 2022, following a lifelong illness.

Tony was born Oct. 26, 1972, in Sharon, one of four children to Jim P. and Ruth A. Perry. Raised in the Shenango Valley, he was a 1991 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage, where he was awarded the Christo Savario Award for service to his community. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from Thiel College, Greenville.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Tony earned his Eagle Scout under his father’s guidance, and later returned to the scouts to serve as Scout Leader and mentor to his own son, Isaac. He had a gift for positively impacting children’s lives that was reflected in his work as a coach, mentor and substitute teacher.

An avid sports fan, Tony enjoyed watching sports at all levels of competition from amateur to professional, especially hockey and football. He also loved traveling to Canada or anywhere near the water.

Above all else, Tony cherished his family and friends, especially his spouse, Shelly, and their son, Isaac. Supporting the two of them was the greatest joy of his life. His cousins were more like siblings, and these close relationships extended to aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and his godchildren, whom he loved with all of his heart. Even when feeling unwell, he never hesitated to put the needs of his loved ones before his own.

Tony was a simple man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

In addition to his spouse, Shelly, and their son, Isaac, Tony is survived by his mother, Ruth A. Perry, of Murrysville, Pa.; two sisters, Lisa Perry, of Daytona, Fla., and Kristin Bowser (Eric), Murrysville, Pa.; a brother, Michael Perry (Marie), of Hudson, Ohio; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Jim Perry.

PERRY — Calling hours for Anthony J. “Tony” Perry, who died Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, will be from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will follow immediately after at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Whitman officiating.

Interment will be at St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Shenango Valley Children’s Transplant Fund, c/o First National Bank, 3320 E. State St., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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