My sincere condolences to Prof Perry and his family. 
I was a student of his Political Science class at Mira Costa College at the San Elijo Campus.  He was such a great Teacher and always willing to share his time and experiences in the world of current politics. 

I was so grateful to have had him as a Teacher.

Erika Monterroso

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I was a recent student of Robert's in his PLSC 102 class. I wanted to pass on to you that he was an animated and caring professor who spoke well of his family and his hometown, and occasionally of JFK conspiracy theories.  He made an otherwise dry course fun and was there for his students. He saved me personally when I forgot something was due and he reminded me in enough time to turn it in. He could also be fiery, like when we were discussing certain politicians insulting the spouses of other ones: "If someone had insulted my wife when I was still married like that, I would have punched him." I feel the world is diminished with his passing and hope that something in this missive may have led to a brief happy memory in the midst of your sorrow.

I am one of Robert’s old students from 2021. Professor Robert was an enthusiastic man who made learning more engaging. Yes, he included pop culture to keep us engaged, but he also talked about his past, his family, his son and his daughter (who is roughly my age) and you can tell he loved life. To his children, I’ve also lost my father a few years ago, so I know how tough and frustrating this can be. Time will help with the pain, just know he was very proud of you and loved you both. Stay strong…. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. 

I am so sad and crushed to hear the news of Robert’s passing. My heart breaks for his family and I send my most sincere condolences. I didn’t get to know Robert too well — but I was his student at Miracosta and for the last 4.5 months. During this time, Robert and I had struck up a friendship over the Padres and Star Wars. My heart broke when I heard the news and I can only send out my most sincere and heartfelt thoughts out right now. Even though I only knew Robert for a short while, his personality and presence were so special and unique. I haven’t bonded with any of my teachers in my two years at Miracosta and I think that is a testament to just how damn cool Professor Perry was. If you look online, students LOVED him. In fact, the reason I signed up for his class was because I had heard he had a reputation for being THE BEST….and he was. 
He will be so missed. 
My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
Robert being the Professor that he was might say this was his final lesson; to live, love, be kind, and be happy for the precious few years we have on this earth. 

Your body may be gone — but your soul lives on forever in our hearts and memories.

You are now One with “the Force” Robert.. 
God bless — and go Padres.

Your friend & student,
Adam Rhead

For almost five years, Robert taught political science classes at MiraCosta College. I would usually hear from him once or twice a semester as he shared updates on what he was doing to improve his practices in the classroom. He was so focused on the growth, development, and success of his students. Profoundly focused. He took such a personal interest in each of them to uplift them, validate them, and mentor them. He was a teacher, in its truest form, and we are so sorry for this loss. For his family and for our community.

Robert was a loyal listener to a podcast I produce and co host, called “K100.” We became friends via the show, and he was a very smart and kind man. I will miss his DMs and his always enthusiastic and intelligent contributions to the show.

I am truly sorry, and his family has my deepest condolences. 

Robert was someone I got to know at San Diego Miramar College through his enthusiastic and heartfelt participation in our Indigenous Learning Community of Inquiry and our Native Student Success taskforce. He was seeking students to begin our very first ever Native and Indigenous Student Club, providing the kind of community and support that students need on campus. I will personally miss his positive spirit, kindness, commitment to students and friendship. His passing leaves an expanse in our hearts and in our community. I'll miss you, Robert.

Robert was my fellow political scientist at San Diego Miramar College.  Most recently, he was a fellow member of a faculty group dedicated to developing courses that use free materials.  That effort was just one of many that Robert was enthusiastically a part of, and always with such warmth and a smile.  I have fond memories of watching him interact with students when I visited his classes at SRHS.  Robert truly cared about students and he was sincerely committed to the cause of teaching the next generation about politics and government.  Those lessons will continue through his many students.    He will be missed and my heart aches for his family.    -Angela Romero, Professor Political Science, San Diego Miramar College 

Robert was supportive and kind to me with giving insights into teaching at high schools. Having a colleague that was so thoughtful and supportive was wonderful and I appreciate his generosity and genuine care he showed me.  I thanked him at the time for his sincere heartfelt kindness, but I want to say thank you for being you again and you made the world a better place.

I wanted to also share that Robert emailed me on November 16th and shared that he attended the Hamilton play even though he said he'd never been to a play before. His words "But guess what I absolutely loved it." Cherish that your family was able to spend such wonderful time together and he "absolutely loved it." Patti M. 

My deepest prayers are with his family.  Robert was a great professor and became a great friend.  He was always a kind and pleasant soul. He will be dearly missed by his friends and colleagues at Miramar College. He always had a smile on his face and would do anything to help his coworkers and his students. I will always have very fond memories and am so blessed to have known him. Prayers to all,
Patti Manley, Miramar College Social Sciences Department. 

OBITUARY

Robert Allen Perry II

21 July, 1973 – 17 November, 2022

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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