Lawrence D. “Larry” Perkins

Canandaigua- Lawrence David “Larry” Perkins, age 88, passed away at home on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 3, from 3-5 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. A memorial service will follow calling hours at 5 p.m.. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, South Livonia, NY.

Larry was born on October 8, 1937, a son of the late Burton E. and Mary E. (Holmes) Perkins. He was the Director of Physical Education for over 30 years at the Rochester City School District. Larry and Linda built their own home on Keuka Lake. He loved fishing with his family on Keuka Lake and enjoyed sports. Larry was a very kind man who was loved and respected by his family and colleagues.

Larry is survived by his wife, Linda (Richmond) Perkins; sons, Craig (Tracey) Perkins and Lance Perkins; grandchildren, Lawrence, Natalie, Griffen and Aiden; brother, Kenneth (Robin) Perkins; sister-in-law, Rose Perkins; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Larry was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Marilyn Perkins, Ernest “Ernie” Perkins, Neal Perkins, Lorna (Larry) Eddy, Robert “Bobby” (Dusty) Perkins and Alan Perkins.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Larry’s Family.