Obituary
Penn Yan – Evan Y. Pero, age 35, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5, 2017.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday (July 14th) at 7 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527; Keuka Comfort Care Home, 35 Rte. 54, Penn Yan, NY 14527; or the Penn Yan Area Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 272, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Evan was born May 31, 1982 in Geneva, NY. He was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy. He had worked at the Motts Plant in Williamson. Evan was a thinker, book lover, music lover, philosopher, in a strange land.
Evan is survived by his parents, Edwin and Jean Dillon Pero; one brother, Jake Pero; maternal grandmother, Eva Dillon; five aunts, Betsey (Chuck) Kent, Carol (Ralph) Bourne, Theresa (Jerry) Betts, Anita (John) Buchinger and Gail Davis; four uncles, Chris (Heather) Pero, Vincent Pero, Clyde Dillon and Cliff Murphy; and several cousins.
Evan was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Edwin David Pero and Betty Ann Pero; his maternal grandfather, Darwin Clyde Dillon; and his aunt, Mary Murphy.