Luis Perez

Luis Perez was born in Santiago De Cuba in 1933. He moved to New York with his family in the late 1950’s. While he lived in New York, he worked as a security guard officer. On November 24, 1967 he married Carmen Perez. They were married for 54 years.

In 1977, he and his family moved to Tampa, FL. He worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as Housekeeping in the ER for 15 years.

Upon retiring from St. Joseph’s Hospital, he had the opportunity to volunteer at both WestGate Christian School and WestGate Baptist Church. He helped monitor the school halls, helped in the daycare when needed, worked with volunteer services with the high school students and volunteered as a Pastor’s assistant.

His favorite hobby was dancing. He and his wife were excellent dancers. In their early years, they never missed an opportunity to dance at a family or social event.

His other loves were his fur babies, especially Bleu. Those two had a very special bond.

After the passing of his wife on April 26, 2021, he was never the same. He was truly heart broken. Three weeks after her passing, he had a really bad fall that would change his life completely. He lost mobility on his left side and became wheelchair and bed bound, and started to struggle with dementia. He fought a good fight till the very end. He passed away peacefully, with his daughter Alyssa by his side, on August 3, 2022. He was 89 years old.

This is not goodbye. It is until we meet again! We love you!

Luis is survived by his children, Alyssa Perez, Karen Perez, and Edward Perez; Grandchildren, Alexis Thomas, Danita Torres and Edward Perez Jr.; Great Grandchildren, Brianna, Gaby, Demetrius and nephews and nieces, David Bucheli, Fausto Bucheli Jr., Jackie Arellano, Charlie Arellano, John Arellano and Liz Cristiano. Great nephews and nieces include: Christopher, Eric, Jonathan Bucheli, Genelle and Breanna Bucheli, Jasmin Andux, Charles Arellano Jr., Samantha, Michael, Anthony Arellano and Andrew Cristiano.

He also leaves behind his precious four fur babies, Bleu, Gigi, Chloe, and Joli

A visitation for Luis will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A final viewing will occur Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A graveside service will occur Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Garden Of Memories, 4207 E LAKE AVE, TAMPA, FL 33610.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for the Perez family.