In South Weymouth, July 27, 2012 John P. Perry Sr. age 77 passed away in South Shore Hospital following a lengthy illness. John was born in Boston, the son of the late Rene & Mary (Shaw) Perry. He was educated in Boston schools. John has resided in Berkley for the past year and was formerly of South Weymouth. He worked as a supervisor for Boston Edison Co. He enjoyed woodworking and was a talented handyman. He also was a mechanic and worked on boat and all motor engines. Above all John cherished his time with family, especially his many grandchildren. John leaves his children; Mary Ellen Gatto of Berkley, Linda Speranza & her husband Richard of North Attleboro and John P. Perry Jr. & his wife Terri of Raynham. John leaves his grandchildren Nicole Holmes of Taunton, Anthony Gatto of Berkley, Richie Speranza of N. Attleboro, Samantha & Michael Perry of Raynham and his great grandchildren Arthur & Nathaniel Holmes of Taunton. John leaves his siblings Mary Lou Marquis of South Weymouth and Patricia Perry of Braintree, and was preceded in death by his other six siblings. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. Taunton, MA 02780 on Tuesday, July 31st at 10am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Martha & Mary Church in Lakeville at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday from 5-8pm. Burial will be in Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, MA Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701