Samuel P. Perch

Samuel P. Perch, 84, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Perch is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Carol A. (Perch) Perch; a son, Kenneth P. Perch and his wife Sandra of Shrewsbury; a daughter Lori A. Perch of Worcester; two grandchildren, Andrew P. Perch and Katherine A. Perch; a sister Anne Kochakian of Peabody; several nieces and nephews. Samuel was born in Worcester, son of Paul and Yulita (Elbag) Perch, where he graduated from Worcester's High School of Commerce and from Worcester Junior College. He later served his nation in the United States Army, during World War II. Mr. Perch was an appliance salesman with Hunter Appliance in Littleton. He had previously worked in sales for the former Supply Distributors and Coghlin Electric, both in Worcester. He also worked at the former Harrington-Richardson Arms Company in Worcester. He attended Saint Mary's Assyrian Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox, dining in as well as dining out. He found most joy in all the special times with his family, especially his dog "Boo", who passed away in June. The funeral for Samuel will be held Friday, November 14, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a service at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, 1 Industrial Drive, Shrewsbury. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours will be held tonight, Thursday, November 13, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to UMass-Memorial Hospice in care of The Foundation, One Biotech, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01545 or Elder Home Care, 411 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 or The American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or to Saint Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, 1 Industrial Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.