Vincent David Perron, MD

Vince, as he was fondly known, lived his life with compassion, kindness, honor and selflessness. An avid reader, accomplished historian, gun aficionado, chef, boating enthusiast and YMKG Gasparilla pirate, he was a silent leader who possessed a fitting quick wit, always adding comfort and levity to all situations. His impressive range of recalling details and facts was just a glimpse into his appreciable intelligence. If you were fortunate enough to have known Vince, you would agree that there are not enough words to describe this humble, kind, and gentle man. His friends and his relatives will remember him as a man of great character who is described as kind, gracious, modest, generous and gentle.

Over 30 years of dedication to his calling as a doctor, Vince chose Geriatric Medicine as his specialty, bringing comfort and healing to his patients, their families, and all those who worked beside him. Vince had a successful and vast career. Vince has served as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, Medical Director and founding physician of Hospice and Palliative Care Services at Tampa General Hospital, Associate Medical Director of Life Path Hospice in Tampa, Division Director of Geriatric Medicine at University of South Florida School of Medicine, Director and founder of Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship training program at University of South Florida and most recently, Associate Chief of Staff and Chief of Geriatrics at Bay Pines VA Hospital.

Vince served on numerous Medical, Ethical and Clinical Directorship Boards as well as Senior Management Teams. His most passionate goal was establishing the Hospice and Palliative Care facility within Tampa General Hospital.

Vince combined his compassion, respect, and commitment to the United States with his medical talent by serving as a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, providing medical care, leadership, and comfort across multiple naval hospitals and reserve centers for over 13 years.

A passion for training young physicians and teaching by example, how to be compassionate, patient yet diligent were paramount in Vince's life . He dedicated his life to his elderly patients as well as the training of young medical professionals. Though devoted to his profession, Vince was able to balance and apportion time for the love of his life, Kit, as well as his friends and relatives. He gave everyone he met his attention and affection. Undoubtedly, Vince will be greatly missed by many but the memories of the time spent with him will be treasured.

Vince is survived by his devoted and honored wife, Kathleen Leber - Perron, MD, and his brothers, Andre Perron, Esq (Nancy), Carl Perron (Jeannie), Stephen Perron (Sarah), Brother in Law Carl Leber (Treva), Patrick Leber, Christopher Leber, MD (Tammy), numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation for Vincent will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a remembrance will be shared by Rev. Bill Baugh starting at 6:30 PM, at Christ The King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609. A funeral mass will occur Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation on Vince's behalf.