Obituaries

Born November 17, 1919 in New Bedford, MA to Antone and Francis Pereira. Moved to California in 1946 and moved to Fremont in 1953.

Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Clarice in 2001, his brother Tony, and his sister Mary.

Loving dad to George (Angie) Pereira, Carole (David) Krogh, Mark (Lisa) Pereira, and Patricia Allan. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, his brother Armand Pereira, and his sister Norma Hamm.

As an entrepreneur starting up a partnership with his brother Armand, Perry's Liquors was established in 1957.

He was a proud member of Holy Spirit Church, a member of Knights of Columbus, and a supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Society.

His special interests were his family, his Catholic religion, gardening, and keeping a healthy lifestyle.

He will be remembered in life for his selfless and giving spirit and will be missed dearly.

We would like to thank St. Therese Care Home in Union City for the excellent care given to our dad for the past 3 years.

Donations may be made to your favorite charity or hospice.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 4, from 9-10:30am at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA.