Such a kind and gentle soul who I had the privilege to know.

Best of friends on  earth, I am happy that Fr Perry and Abigail Perry are reunited in heaven where they can enjoy each other's company forever!

Father Perry was such a kind and amazing man and priest! He started out in our parish of OLV and returned as his final assignment on earth. He is deeply missed by our parish. 
Patricia McDonald

Fr. John was remembered in the prayers of the morning Mass here at Christ the King --even as time passes he is still remembered  missed by many.  
   

Happy Birthday in Heaven Rev. Perry. You are sadly missed and gone too soon.

Rest In Peace Father Perry. You are missed and in my prayers.God Bless. ☹☹🙏🙏

He was a nice man and was a responsible priest, took his job as a caring soul. He had covered a big area throughout the Cape Cod community dealing with two Parishes. May Father Perry RIP...

It's amazing that a whole year has passed since "Young" Father Perry was called home.  And what a year it has been!  I think of him often and pray each  day that God will bless him.   I am comforted that he is safe, but saddened that he is no longer with us here.

Fr. John married my husband and I on June 23, in 2001 at Saint Joseph parish. One thing that I remember is that when Douglas and I got to the altar, Fr. John whispered to us "take a deep breath".

To all of  Fr. John's Family, 

I was on my way to the Holy Land when I received a message during a lay over at Munich airport that John had passed away unexpectedly; I was shocked and deeply saddened.   John was my supervisor during my deacon year and I have always been very fond of him as a brother priest who had many technical talents as well and most of all,  a no nonsense, ever honest approach to all things! He truly was taken from us too soon but  I am comforted by the thought of him reunited with his parents, Fr. Vinnie D.  and Fr. John  Murphy and all the good people of Holy Name and other parishes where he served who were also so fond of him.   I offered Mass for him in Jerusalem on Monday, February 17th, but felt terrible that I could not be present at his funeral Mass that day in Fall River.   Please be assured that he will long be remembered!   With sincere  sympathy and a promise of prayer, 
Fr. Ed Healey

You will be missed Rev. Perry. You were one of a kind always helping other people. You never failed to stop in at Christmas night or any other time. What a pure heart and soul. My condolences to your family and friends. God Bless.🙏🏻🙏🏻

My wife and daughter and myself attend the 9 AM daily Mass at OLV Parish and were so saddened by the sudden passing of Father Perry.  He will always be in our thoughts and prayers and though we will miss him very much we know he is in Heaven.

The Greco Family 

  Nancy , Michael, and Bobby please accept my deepest sympathy.
                                  Edie

In the 1980's I had the pleasure of working with Father Perry at Holy Name in New Bedford.  He was a good friend and kind, thoughtful man.   His death is so shocking and sad.  My deepest sympathy to his family at this difficult time.  May he rest in peace.  

My deepest condolences in Father Perry's passing.  I am saddened by the news, and he will be missed by many, not only in his family but also his extended parish family.  He was a wonderful, caring priest with many accomplishments, and I will always remember him for the peace he gave my mother when he administered her last rites.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.  God bless. 

It was my honor and privilege to call you my best friend and brother for decades upon decades. There are no words that can possibly express how much I'll miss you, our almost-daily chats and our Tuesday night dinners.  Fly with the angels, my friend, until we meet again....

Great, mild mannered  individual who I had the privilege of knowing while working together at Cathedral Camp in Westport in the ‘80’s. May God  rest his soul.

I would like to share my deepest condolences to Fr. Perry’s family and friends. Fr. Perry was my Pastor at St. Joseph’s church, and I had the honor of being an alter server under him for many years. I will never forget his approachability, humor, and compassion to all that he met. He will be sorely missed.

Father John,  Father JJ, was a  very dear friend to me and my husband.  He will be deeply missed, taken to the Lord way too soon.  Now, he will guide me from above. May he rest in the arms of the Lord, and sing in the "Angels Choir"... Rest in peace, my dear friend, and control the "air tower" for Gillie from above....

With love and trust in the Lord,
Rob and Kathy Mitchell

Profound sympathy to John’s dear family, to his sister and brothers and their families.  John and I met in 1975 when we began together at Saint John’s Seminary College. From the beginning the genuine person he was made him a close, unique, and wonderful friend.  There was no falsehood in him at all, only honesty, truth, and gentle love. Often we met and talked  over the years since ordination, but never often enough.  I was always better and happier after visiting with John.  I pray today, and will continue to pray, for the consolation of all who love him and have benefited from his ministry as a faithful priest.  I am one of many who will miss Father John Perry and his ways all the rest of my own life.  As he comes into the presence of the Lord whom he loves so well, may he be reunited in God’s light with his dear father and mother. 
In the certain hope of resurrection,
Father John McGinty
The Church of Saint Anselm of Canterbury
Shoreham, New York 

There are no words that can express the deep sadness that I feel for the sudden and unexpected loss of my parish priest, dearest friend and kind person that you were. We had such a strong bond and I will always cherish the memories of how he always looked out for me. I feel very blessed to have had him in my life and I will always remember him. His sudden passing is such a great loss to me and our parish community. Rest In Peace Father Perry 🙏😥

Father Perry was such a kind, gentle person. We so enjoyed  his celebration of Mass.   He will be missed at OLC and Our Lady of Hope chapel.   We pray you take comfort in the many gifts he brought to our parish and know he is celebrating with our Lord  in Heaven 

To the Perry Family:

We would like to extend to you our deepest condolences.  His passing is a huge loss to so many of us. He has made immeasurable contributions everywhere he has ever been.   I have had the privilege of knowing your brother, Father John J. Perry, for many, many years.  My Aunt, Betty Salmon, was a cook at the Rectory for both Monsignor John J. Perry and Father John J. Perry, and that was our initial connection years ago. He would often share stories about his Portuguese background and my Aunt, an Irish immigrant, would share her stories about Ireland.  It was always fun listening to them and learning from them as they visited.  As my Aunt got older and was living alone on the Cape and unable to drive to Our Lady of Victory (OLV), she and I both looked forward to Father Perry’s visits.  He was an amazing priest and loved serving the Lord, but there was a humble, sweet side to him with a great sense of humor too.  We would often visit and laugh and laugh.  I saw him as Father Perry, but part of me felt like he was another big brother to me too. The last couple of days have been very difficult as I have tried to deal with the fact that he is gone, but because it was so sudden, I still have trouble comprehending the fact that when I go home to visit, he won’t be there; it just won’t be the same on the Cape for me anymore.

May the Angels lead you into Paradise - Well done, good and faithful servant –
Rest easy, my Friend!

With Love & Prayers and our Deepest Sympathy,

Jimmy & Maureen Nation (Tinker Air Force Base, OK)


He was a good I didn’t know that he did I’m very sad about it 

My deepest sympathy to  Father Perry's family. His passing will be a great loss not only to his family and friends, but to all the parishioners he served. Our communities will also miss him for all his contributions. I will remember him and his family in my daily prayers. Ed Dawson Fire Chief, Retired.

It has been very sad days since learning about the death of Father John J. Perry.  My husband and I got to meet Father when he was pastor of Saint Joseph’s Church in Fall River.  We were very blessed to have him with  us.  He was a great priest who cared for his parishioners and gave great Homily’s. He was also a family friend.  
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
He will always be remembered in  our prayers.  May he Rest In Peace.

Mr & Mrs. Lawrence J . Hickey
Covington. Louisiana 

My mom, Judy O'Connell, met Father Perry during his years at St. Joseph's parish in Fall River.  We all really enjoyed his services.  My mom had such a bond with him,  that she and her brother, Peter Bergeron, began to travel to Taunton most Sunday mornings just to attend his services.  They really connected at the coffee hour following the mass.   She was so sad to hear of his unexpected passing.   Our sincere sympathies to his family.  He will be greatly missed.  Such a sad loss for all. 
Sincerely, 
joyce o'connell 


We met Fr. Perry when he first served at Our Lady of Victory and were delighted when he returned as our Pastor in 2014.
He always spoke lovingly of his family and was proud of his heritage and always greeted us with a Portuguese phrase or two.
We will so miss this kind, caring and humble man.
Obrigado Fr. Perry.
We send our deepest sympathy to his sister and brothers as well as his Church family.

 Muriel & Ruy Carvalho



Going back 45 years we use to work together as teenagers .Never will forget the the time you dropped a tray of food and you went into a panic. Still fresh in my memory as if it was yesterday but mostly important was what an awesome person and genuine soul you were. You were different soul from all other teens. I knew in my heart as a 16 year old you had a special calling until I just found out now that you went into the priesthood. Your beautiful soul will have a special place in haven. Rest In Peace Rev. John Perry. 
My condolences to the family. 

In closing please know Nance Michael n Bobby the most wonderful loving kind dear siblings of Reverend John J. Perry our hearts n prayers are with you all n your loved ones during this very very sad n difficult time such a joy n Blessing for me when I was honored to sing at all your Wedding Masses With Father John officiating at the Wedding Ceremony n Mass Such a beautiful Blessing n Joy for me I will carry in my heart forever Thank you I feel so sad that I am unable to be there with you but I am not well now n I cannot travel alone from Florida I feel so badly but know Dear Ones I  am there in love of Jesus Our Blessed Mother n each one of you n your beautiful Parents Marie n John In Heaven welcoming your brother Father John J. Perry our most heartfelt sympathy love n compassion your friends always n forever in Christ JoAnn n Larry Grieco n Sons Michael n Vincent this is a continuation of our condolences n tribute for Father John The Lord Be With you all n keep you always in His Loving Compassionate Embrace 

I ask Our Dear Lord Jesus to help me say the the words of Love sorrow n heartfelt compassion as He would say Dear Nancy Michael Bobby your spouses children n granddaughters n our beautiful dear friends in The Kingdom of Heaven your beautiful parents Marie n John Perry It is with so much sadness n sorrow in our hearts that we extend to you our most heartfelt n profound sympathy in the passing of your dear beloved brother our very very dear friend n Priest Reverend John J. Perry there are no words that can explain. The sadness love n compassion we feel in our hearts for each of you The Perry Family were more than friends n more as our family My Husband Sons n I first met Father John when he came as a Deacon in June of 1982 before he was ordained the following year such a great joy n Blessing so Blessed to have him as our Parochial Vicar with our most wonderful Pastor Father John J. Murphy I then was honored n privileged to become a very close friend more like family with his beautiful lovely Gracious Mother Marie who was more like a sister n very dear friends with my Beautiful late Mother Angela FatherJohn was always always kind caring concerned n Compassionate very Holy Spiritual Priest always a reflection of the Love Of Christ with every parishioner he looked to as brother n friend in Christ very thoughtfulvery wise n very unassuming it was always a great Blessing when he celebrated Holy Mass we were honored n privileged when my dear beloved Father Vincent Rugnetta passed away in June of 1992 in Brooklyn New York Father John J. Perry his beautiful dearest Mother Mary Father Vincent Diaferio n Father John J. Murphy came in from Massachusetts for my Father’s wake n funeral such an honor my family n I will never ever forget They are all welcoming Father John J. Perry right beside Jesus n Our Blessed Mother in the Kingdom of Heaven It is so hard to imagine our Blessed lives without this special Priest n dear friend n brother in Christ N his beautiful special family 

My memories of Fr John were as a newly ordained priest.  He always showed me kindness .  His inquisitive nature seemed to help him remember everyone’s name which formed a connection few people experience.  I also remember discussions with his brother Bob about electrical theory in which he often corrected his younger brother.  My deepest condolences go out to the entire Perry family and all those who called John a friend . Rest In Peace good and faithful servant. 

Dear Nancy, Michael, Robert & All Your Family,
I am shocked & so deeply saddened to have learned of Father Perry's passing.
I knew him well over these past few years, as I did your Beautiful, Wonderful Mom, Marie.
Father was a True Man of God who gave so much comfort to so many.  May it bring comfort to all of you to know this.
He possessed a gentle heart of lovingkindness & was the personification of Love, as our Heavenly Father intended.
May he rest in The Lord eternally, in the very special place that Our Father has prepared for him … "Well done, My Beloved Son".
You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
In Deepest Sympathy,
With Loving Embrace,
In Christ Jesus,
Andrea Stein
Centerville, MA

My deepest sympathies to Fr. Perry's family and friends, and even more so for his beloved parishioners, past and present! 
I got to know Father through my parents who were his Parishioners at St. Jude's in Taunton. He was very much loved!
May God grant him eternal rest.
See you soon Father. Please pray for me.

Words cannot express the sadness we feel with the loss of this kind gentle man. Heaven is richer with his arrival. Thank you Fr Perry for all you did for OLV.  May you Rest In Peace. Condolences to the family. 

God bless you Fr Perry
I rember you well from St Joseph's and the Highland spa when you would be visiting St Patrick Cemetery
You were a great priest.
Vinnie Mannion

I recently started praying daily for the men whom positively influenced my life. Of course Father John was and is at the top of that list. Words can not do justice to the good he has done and the Christ figure he has freely shared with all of us.  A very good man who will be missed . 

"Father Perry Rest in Peace"
I well remember Young Father Perry the first time he was at Our Lady Of Victory. Serving with Then Older Father Perry.
I was working for the Gas Co. doing Dig Safes in the Town of Barnstable . (Dig Safes is locating underground Gas Lines and marking Location.)
I got a call to get over to Our Lady Of Victory as someone is digging and already broke the Telephone Cable before they break the Gas Service. I got there and it was "Young Father Perry" digging with a shovel he was looking for the electric line to Statue over the hill. He said he was going to fix the wire as he is a License Electrician. I remember getting on his case in a funny way for not calling DIG SAFE before he started digging.
Bottom Line Father Perry was nowhere near the Gas Line

To Johns family our deepest sympathy and condolences on his sudden and untimely passing. His friendship and Priestly presence will be sadly missed. One of his great qualities was that he never forgot where he came from and that made him a great influence on the parishioners he ministered. God has a place for him!! With all our sorrow and Love .  Ted & Pat  Regan 

We met Father John in the early 80's when he came to serve at Our Lady of Victory in Centerville. Over his time there, he became a vital part of our Parrish, and also happen to share the same name as our beloved Pastor also named  Rev. John Perry. The two men bonded and lead our Parrish Community with each sharing their kindnesses, spirituality, and sense of humor. They both welcomed both young and old to mass and Parrish activities. The young Father Perry (as we all kindly called him), eventually left to work in another church as Pastor. I believe the whole community rejoiced when he returned to us four short years ago a more mature, however still the wonderful, kind, spiritual Priest we all loved. As Tom and I went to shake his hand after his first mass back, we asked "Do you remember us?" and he quickly responded with a big smile and chuckle..."Of course, McDonald's ...I could never forget you!" Such a Priest, who was not only spiritual, humble, and full of grace....but a wonderful human being. Dear Father you will be so dearly missed. God Bless you, your family, and our community. 

I am so sorry for your loss.    I recently lost my husband, Jimmy, in a similar, sudden death.    Father Perry was wonderful and so caring.   
I so enjoyed our talks after Mass.   I joked with him on Tuesdays as I am always late, but I was "on time" on Tuesdays.   I will miss driving up Wianno Avenue praying we won't collide. 
He will be sorely missed.   Thank you for sharing him with us.  
Wishing you love and strength during this very difficult time. 
Love and prayers, Gail Crocker

I remember when you first came to Our Lady of Victory.  I watched how compassionate you were.  In the last few years when you came back to Our Lady of Victory as Pastor. I see how you have grown in your love for your Parish Family.  May you fly with  the Angels, and may a God hold you in the palm of his hands. R.I.P Fr. JJ.

What a terrible loss for his family and for the parish of Our Lady of Victory.   My wife and I have been parishioners at OLV since 1978.  We have known him for very many years.  We will miss his firm leadership, his strong faith in God, and his  humble, friendly demeanor.  Rest in peace young Father Perry;  we will forever miss you.

Bernie & Susan Klotz

We remember the first time you were assigned at Our Lady of Victory and how happy we were when we learned that you were coming back as Pastor.  Your quiet and gentle way always impressed us and was an inspiration of God's love and presence from within.  Rest in peace, Fr Perry.  You will be greatly missed!

What wonderful high school memories I have of (Father) John.   We were all part of a group of friends that got together on weekends just to enjoy each others’ company and share a lot of laughs. His laughter could light up a room.    We all knew then what his life vocation would be.  
Rest easy, John.  Your light will continue to shine on  your  community and your friends... 

Fr. John was one of the very best friends I ever had.  In addition he was Holy Priest and comforter to my sweet heart Abigail Weller.
He did so many kindnesses to both Gail and myself.  I will await with keen anticipation our reunion in the afterlife.  Amen




I am very saddened by news of John's unexpected passing. He was a  gentle and friendly person and wonderful priest.  I will be grateful for fond memories of days in Holy Rosary Parish and Seminary. His is a life short lived, but I am certain John is now enjoying the rewards of a life well lived / a life lived in faithful service to GOD and Church. John" May the Angels lead you into Paradise", May they "  take you to the Holy City, The New and Eternal Jerusalem"….Rest in Peace.

Michael Dufault/Savannah GA.


Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community that have always surrounded Fr. Perry. To his family, may God and the caring love and thoughts from others help you to get through your sorrow. May you find rest and comfort, love and hope, and eventually peace in the knowledge that he is with the Lord. We will all feel the absence of Fr. Perry, but through the grace of God, may we also continue to feel his presence. 

Sincerely,
Tom Gosselin
Rick Almeida
Your Friends at Highland Fence

Fr. Perry and I have the same last name although we are not related.   My father's name actually is John Perry and like Fr. Perry grew up in Fall River. That gave us something to talk about at Our Lady of Victory where I have been an Altar server first as a young child and now as an adult.

I always found Fr. Perry to be a quiet and unassuming yet caring and gentle person. He would always ask how I was doing or how my father was before we had Mass together. I was impressed that he actually remembered me after he was assigned to OLV as pastor 5 1/2 years ago after being away from the parish for so many years and I was quite young during his first assignment there.

My wife will ask "what would Fr. Perry say about that" when I find myself becoming angry about something. In many instances I would find myself reflecting on what Fr. Perry probably would say and the lessons in his homilies are things I'll try to carry forward.

RIP Fr. Perry  It was a pleasure serving with you when we had the Masses together.

Father Perry does, and always will, hold a special place in the hearts of the Otto family.  He became a very close friend of our family through the years.  Our sons were altar boys for him during his early years at Our Lady of Victory and from there our friendship grew.  He officiated at the marriages of our three children and christened four of our six grandchildren.  The two newborns were being Christened by him this April.  
His passing will leave a void in our lives forever.  It was an honor and a privilege to have known him and to have him share in our Christian and personal lives.  Rest in peace Father Perry.   With love and the deepest of gratitude.  The Otto Family

Fr. Perry was a wonderful priest. He did a great job merging the former Immaculate Conception Church in Taunton with St. Jacques Church also in Taunton to become St. Jude Parish. He was friendly and helpful to all.

I knew him when their were two father Perry’s at Our Lady Of Victory, he was a quiet and caring man. He went over and gave my Aunt her last rights about two years ago, he always had a smile. Far to young, but never forgotten may the Angels lead you into Paradise. RIP Father Perry, your with the Angels now, good and faithful servant

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Rev. John J. Perry

February 20, 1957 – February 11, 2020

Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

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