Rush, NY: At age 72, Lenny passed on December 27, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on May 5, 1948 to the late Leonard and Alice (Sweeney) Peri. He was also predeceased by his brother John Peri. Survived by his wife, Pamela (Klage) Peri and children; Christine (Peri) Lippa of Henrietta and Scott (Allison) Peri of Livonia; grandchildren, Carli Lippa, Lindsay Lippa, Ty Lippa, AJ Peri, and Gabby Peri; siblings, James (Donna) Peri of Geneseo and Margaret Peri of Batavia. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Lenny graduated from Geneseo High School in 1966 and later went on to work at the salt mine then known as the International Salt Company. In 1968 he married Pamela (Klage) Peri and they were married for 52 years. Lenny was drafted into the US Army in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1970. After leaving the Army, he took his skill set and went to work for IBM, working there for over 30 years. Lenny loved being a husband, father, and grandfather. He was a talented musician and played many local events in the popular bands Euphoria and The Generations. Lenny was an active member in the Geneseo VFW, and also enjoyed doing his wood working, deer hunting, coaching youth sports, and playing golf. He took pride in his well kept yard as well.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, January 6th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY, where Lenny’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 7th, at 11am. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We were so very sorry to learn of Lenny’s passing.
Dear Pam and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Lenny. I worked for IBM when I was in college many years ago. I remember Lenny as being very kind and helpful and always with a smile on his face. Sending you prayers for healing.
Pam, Christy, & Scott, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We have fond memories of you both from the IBM days, the Friday nites at Boppers and his band playing at our wedding. He touched many hearts along the way and will be missed by many. We hope you all can find comfort in the memories of happier times. We treasure all the good times we had over the years. Again, our deepest sympathy is with all of you and the entire Peri family.
Jim & Eileen Ernstberger
Pam, Christy, Scott and all of the families…… I have fond memories of Lenny as I was a coworker of his at IBM. I have been blessed to have worked beside him and known him. I’m so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers.
I have so many memories of Lenny..too many to write in this box… I am so sad he is gone too soon. I was Blessed you all made me part of your Family growing up and I truly miss those days.. I carry all of you with me in my heart..I am so grateful I had a second Father too me for all those years.. Thank you Peri’s for loving me like your own Daughter and Sister… I will Love all of you always ,
xoxo Mustookie
With Love and hugs Lisa & Kurt Yockel
I was so sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing. His loss will be felt by so many in addition to Pam and their beautiful family.Please accept my sincere sympathy .
Mary Lamb
Pam, Christy and Scott,
Our deepest condolences for the passing of Lenny. We have many fond memories of him and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and love,
Sorry for your loss ,new lenny for many years.
Pam, Christy and Scott, please accept our sincere condolences from the Jenks family.
My heartfelt condolences to Pam and family. We shared many good times. A great friend, a great neighbor, always ready with a smile or helping hand. Whether we were golfing, bowling or sharing a meal , always a good time. May the peace that comes from the memories of love comfort you in the days ahead.
Lennys passing leaves a void in the world which was a much better place for having him in it!
Lenny will be missed by many. He was so well liked. My condolences to the Peri Family.
My condolences to the entire Peri family. My thoughts and prayers to you all during this hard time.
Sincerely,
Rick Berg.
Pam,Christy, Scott and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts will continue to be with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, John and Kathy Pugh
We are so sorry to hear about Lenny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at most difficult time. Lenny was such a wonderful person, he will be missed!
Our sincere condolences
Bud,Linda and Ruby
Lenny and I were friends while we served in Vietnam and have talked over the years. I think we were both glad to have reconnected again. He will be missed by all those he served with, such a fun uplifting guy.
So sorry to hear about the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Lenny will be missed. I hope your memories will bring you comfort.
We’re so sad to hear of Lenny’s passing but know we are praying for you all. We have been blessed knowing Lenny and all the fond memories we’ve had together for the last 50 years!
My sincere condolences to the Peri family.
So sorry to hear about Lenny’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you!