Vincent "Jimmy" J. Perry, Sr.

Glenmont, NY-Vincent J. Perry, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in the early morning hours of April 14, 2025. Born December 6, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Scuderi) Perry, Vincent was born and raised in Albany, NY. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Bonita Lea (Lonergan) Perry, and his six children who loved him beyond measure: Vincent Joseph, Jr. (Michele Mallett), Yvonne Perry Hulbert (Mark), James Lonergan, Carla Lea, Justin Anthony (Katy), and Martha Perry Liu (Benjamin). He had 14 grandchildren who hung the moon for him: Andrea, Claude II, Vincent III (Sydney), Patrick, Anna, Josie, Max, Justine, Grace, Paul, Ben, Silas, Veronica, and Eveline - and one great grandchild, Braelynn. His warm heart was also adored by his many nieces and nephews, especially his godson Michael Perry. Vincent is also survived by his four siblings: Doris Penman, Joseph, Paul, and Peter Perry. After graduating from Albany High in 1951, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served on the USS Hailey during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged August 11, 1955. Upon his return to Albany, he became a licensed beautician and for 30 years owned and operated his own salon in Loudonville, NY.. Mr. Perry Hair Fashions was a neighborhood staple, and “Perry” styled the hair of many people throughout the Albany area, and was responsible for giving hundreds of baby’s first haircuts. He was cutting hair well into his 90s. After he sold his shop and eventually retired, Vincent enjoyed working at Albany Park ‘n Fly, and cherished his time filling in wherever needed at McVeigh Funeral Home on North Allen Street. He never slowed down. Vincent’s passions included golfing, reading novels, listening to opera, playing cards, and a good cigar. He felt his biggest life accomplishment was his marriage to Bonnie, often sighing, “How did I get so lucky?”. He was a devout Catholic who was strengthened by his faith to the end, most recently at St. Mary’s in Albany and St. Pius X in Loudonville. Vince was a devoted father to his six children who he raised in the house he built at the foot of the Helderberg Escarpment in Voorheesville, NY - where they grew up enduring thin cuts of meat and cheap toilet paper. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Vince’s family Monday, April 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY where his Funeral Mass will be Concelebrated. The Rite of Interment will be held at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 1:30 pm following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to his “country club”, The Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center Oncology Dept. (Attn: Dom Domingo) 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

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Vincent "Jimmy" J. Perry, Sr.

December 6, 1932 - April 14, 2025