"Dear Barbara and family, Since my memories of your father date back to our days in high school at Nova, I only remember your father as a young, vibrant gentleman who, along with your wonderful and spirited mother, treated me with endless generosity and uncommon warmth. My father saw the notice about your father in the paper and just remembered to forward it to me. Barbara, it has been so many years since we last saw each other but the passage of time has not dimmed my very fond memories of our times together, your boundless energy and your radiant smile. I now live in the New York City metropolitan area and hope we can reconnect. With deep sympathy, Ron Schwartzman "
In loving memory of
Henry D. Perry
November 12, 1926 - December 18, 2013
Dr. Henry David Perry, Jr died December 18, 2013 after a fall. A Miami native, he was born to Sarah Annabel (Carter) and Henry David Perry on November 12, 1926. He graduated from Miami High school in 1944. While in high school, Henry played the accordion and was a winning contestant on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. He earned a bachelor degree in botany from Emory University in 1947 and earned his medical degree in 1951 from the University of Maryland. The U of Md. was also where he met his wife of 43 years, Margarette (Marge) Edith Weinhold Perry, on a blind date. They were married on December 21, 1950 in Baltimore. His internal medicine residency was interrupted when he was called to serve in the Korean conflict as a physician in the army's battalion aide stations in 1953-1954. He was awarded the bronze star. He completed an OB/GYN residency in 1959 and established a medical practice in Hollywood, Fl. His community service included the Kiwanis club, the Memorial Hospital foundation, the YMCA, and many others. Marge and he traveled to Africa, Europe and South America. He loved golf, fishing, hunting, and shooting sporting clays with his friends. He was an active member at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margarette, his brother Thomas Carter Perry of Moore Haven, Fl. and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter and her spouse, Barbara and Stanley Martinkosky of Chapel Hill, NC, and his two sons: Henry David Perry III of Titusville, Fl. and Jeffrey Carter Perry of Ft. Lauderdale and his sister in law, Julia Greene Perry. He had five grandchildren: Jeffrey Carter Perry, Jr., Danielle Perry Sommerville, Margarette Perry, Nicole Perry, and Sarah Perry, and one step grandson, Zak Martinkosky. He had three great grandchildren, Hayden Willard, and Max and Lex Martinkosky. He had many dear friends who shared his joys, sorrows and his many e-mails.
Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Saturday, December 21st at the Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 6301 Taft St in Hollywood. The funeral service will be Sunday, December 22nd at 4 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 7601 SW 39th St, Davie, FL 33328. The graveside service will be Monday, Dec. 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Park Cemetery North, 3260 SW 8 St, Miami.
In lieu of flowers, contributions given in memory of Dr. Perry may be directed to:
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
7601 SW 39 Street
Davie, FL 33328
954-475-0683
-OR-
Memorial Healthcare Foundation
3711 Garfield
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-265-3454
Tributes
"Loving thought and prayer for Jeffrey and his siblings. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"We will always be grateful for the wonderful doctor and man that Dr. Perry was. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
"Henry was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Always a gentleman. And always had something interesting to add to a conversation. This world is a better place because of him. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, I know he will be missed dearly.
~~~Tracy Lamb"
"Dr. Perry handled 3 very difficult pregnancies. After the first miscarriage I had a boy, Perry, and a girl, Kimberly. Thank you, Dr. Perry, for making our dreams become realities. Prayers and Blessings to your family! "
"Dear Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I am not sure if you remember me, we lived across from you on 25th Street in Miramar. I have wonderful memories of your father and mother. You had a home filled with love. "
"Dr. Perry delivered two of my children. He was a kind and gentile man. Deepest condolences to his family"
"Dr. Perry, he will always be Dr. Perry to me, was my father's ( Emmett Shaughnessy ) best friend and hunting and fishing buddy. I didn't realize though that they had so much in common. Both of them graduated from the University of Maryland and they both married strong opinionated women named Marge. My daughter said he was her grandparents favorite person, because he said she could jump into their pool with her dress on at their 4th of July party. I must say I also remember seeing my drenched child grinning at me. Thanks a lot Dr. Perry. :) I know you are in heaven fishing or hunting with my father. Dad sure hopes you weren't buried with your pants from Sears. That was their little joke. God bless you and your family. Celebrate his life! "
"To Barbara and all the Perry family - my deepest sympathy.
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"Dear Barbara- Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad-I dont know if you remember me-Paula Sluder- we went to school together and played on the farm at the end of 68th ave. where i lived-your grandfathers dairy? We would go over your house and you had that big great dane that slobbered all over! LOL If someone could forward this to Barbara i would appreciate it-thank you"
"Henry was an amazing man who also reminded me of my grandfather in many ways. Always brought a smile to my face and shared wonderful stories of his life! He will be in my heart forever."
"Your lively retirement is an inspiration to be today. As a child, I was touched by your love & joy of being with family. Love to all of that family..... I am wishing I could be there!!! My brothers, Carl & Bill, also send condolences."
"Dr. Perry was generous, kind, a mentor and a friend. He will be remembered as the great man he was. "
"My sincere condolences to all of the Perry family."
"Henry Perry was the very essence of what a physician and a man should be"
"Some people touch your heats forever. Thank you Dr, Perry"