Providence Alexander C. Perry, 44, of Top Street, died Tuesday, December 2, 2015, at home.Born in Ogdensburg, New York, he was a son of Senator Rhoda E. Perry and the late Dr. Donald M. Perry.A graduate of Rhode Island College, Alex was a self-employed painter on the East Side. He struggled with addiction for many years. In addition to his mother, he leaves a son, Lucas E. Perry; a daughter, Paige A. Perry; a brother, Dr. Samuel E. Perry; and his aunt, Pamela E. Bailey; as well as the mothers of his two children, Susan Perry and Heather Carey.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 11, at Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., Providence. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Rhode Island Cares, 243 Main St., Pawtucket, RI, 02860.Arrangements entrusted to Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home. For on-line condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com