Alfred P. "Butch" Perry

TAUNTON - Alfred "Butch" Perry, 88, husband of Eileen L. (Crowninshield) Perry, died at his Taunton home on Aug. 7, 2014.
Born in Dighton, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Louise (Francis) Perry.
He was a Taunton resident for the past sixty-two years.
Educated in Taunton schools, Alfred later served in the U.S. Army during both WW II and the Korean Conflict.
He was employed as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty-five years before retiring in 1989.
In his younger years, he worked on a local farm and was employed by the S&M Construction Co.
After retirement, Butch and his wife enjoyed staying at their Falmouth home, where he found great pleasure on his front porch while watching the traffic go by.
He and his wife Eileen would take their daily walk, and sit by the harbor, listening to music with their "cape friends".
Alfred had a passion for technology and also was an avid reader, reading four newspapers daily, while finishing each crossword puzzle.
He also enjoyed reading mysteries by his favorite authors, and attended annual book sales at the Falmouth Public Library.
Butch and his wife enjoyed cruising to a total of 50 cruises.
He proudly displayed all 1,000 of his caps, which he collected on his many excursions, at his Taunton and Falmouth homes.
Alfred was a trustee on the board of his condominium association.
Not only did he remodel his own cape house, he lent his services to friends and family.
A communicant of St. Mary's Church, Alfred touched many lives with his kind and generous spirit.
In addition to his wife, he leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Robert A. Perry, George J. Perry and Louise Rose.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, Aug. 12th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral Home on Monday, Aug. 11th from 5 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be at the Massachusetts National VA Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Taunton, 31 Court St. Taunton, MA 02780.
Funeral Home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.