Obituary
Penn Yan- Edwin Lee “Ed” Pero, age 70, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Friends may call on Saturday, February 15, from 1-3 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham.
Memorial contributions in Ed’s name can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Ed was born on August 3, 1954, a son of the late Edwin David and Betty Ann Thompson Pero. He was employed for many years as a machine operator at Mobil Chemical and most recently at Abtex in Dresden. Ed was a great outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and hiking. He was always up to work on crossword puzzles, but only if they were challenging. Ed had received a great amount of pleasure listening to music. He enjoyed watching sports. Ed loved life and truly lived it to the fullest.
Ed is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Marie Dillon Pero; siblings, Betsy (Chuck) Kent, Carol Bourne, Teresa (Jerry) Betts, Anita (John) Bouchinger, Chris (Heather) Pero and Vincent Pero; sister-in-law, Gail Davis; brother-in-law, Clyde Dillon; mother-in-law, Eva Dillon; almost brother, James (Gail) Davis; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ed was predeceased by his parents; two sons, Jake Pero and Evan Pero; father-in-law, Darwin Dillon; brother-in-law, Ralph Bourne; and sister-in-law, Mary (Cliff) Murphy.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Ed’s family.
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Condolences
Annette (Green) Hoban from Keuka Park NY on Feb. 2, 2025
To Jean and all of Ed’s family my deepest condolences in your loss. Knew Ed from school and within the last few years realized he lived in the neighborhood as I saw him drive by in his red truck a lot. I always waved. Wasn’t sure he knew who I was or not. May he rest in peace
Jim Wyand from Middlesex on Feb. 3, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. You guys were the first friends we had when moving out to the country. Wayne Dutton was asking recently if I knew what Ed was up to and I said I hadn't seen him since he left active. Sorry for your loss. He was a good guy.