Joseph John Perry

Joe was born in Detroit on July 23, 1946, and grew up in Warren, Michigan with his brother Robert and sister Kathy. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army for four years before receiving an honorable discharge. He then returned home and met his beloved wife, Bonnie, while working at Peninsular Steel. He had a long career in insurance and risk management, obtaining multiple certifications and never fully retiring. More than that, he was a loving provider to his daughter, Tara, and son, Joey, and later in life, to his daughter-in-law Nana and his grandchildren, Joseph and Elijah.

Joe leaves a legacy of expressing his love for others through acts of service and support. From the seemingly trivial (like always stopping to pick up litter off the ground), to the deepest commitments (like caring for Bonnie when her health declined), he gave all he could. Most who knew him have a story of how Joe helped or showed up for them in some way, which is a testament to the kind of husband, father, grandfather, brother, godfather, and friend he was.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Research Hospital.

A memorial gathering for Joseph will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM.