George Robert Perry passed away February 9, 2012 , reuniting with his beloved wife Mary Lou (Owens) and eldest child David 'Jamie'. Born Sept. 8, 1927 to John Henry and Claire (Reilly) Perry, George had a brother, John "Jack" Perry and a sister Miriam Bauley. He will be missed by his survivors: Douglas John (m. MaryCarole) Perry and daughters Meaghan and Erin; daughter Denise Perry (m. Paul) Donavin and sons, Daniel and Craig; and David's son Robert (m. Brittany) and their children: Jack, Brock, and June.

George joined the Army in 1945, served as the Chief Clerk of the Military Government of post-WW II Japan. A University of Detroit law school graduate and a judge for 10 years, he was honored in 2004 as a Bar Association Golden Member. A Master Tax Planner in Tucson where he relocated 20 years ago he was an avid traveler, golfer, bowler, bridge player, and Gold Medal Senior Olympian.


Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with 7pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9:30am until 10:00am Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 N. Wayne Road, (bet. Warren & Joy).

Family suggests memorials to Leader Dogs for the Blind.