Obituary of William A. Perry, Jr.

William A. Perry, Jr, 80, of Woodstock died, October 14, 2016 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. William was the beloved husband of 49 years to Susan Wayman Perry and they were married in 1967 in Webster, MA. He was born on September 3, 1936 in Putnam, CT son of the late William A. and Ada (Morse) Perry, Sr. William was an avid long distance hiker, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and would hike with his daughter Melissa on Mt. Monadnock in NH. He enjoyed the time he spent with his son Jeffrey at motocross events. His granddaughters were the light of his life, who he loved spending time with. He really enjoyed traveling and cruises with his beloved wife, his favorites were their cruise through the Panama Canal and to Alaska. William also enjoyed scuba diving, skiing and racing motorcycles. He was an Aerospace Engineer working for the Whitcraft Group in Eastford, CT, and served with the National Guard. He leaves in addition to his wife Susan, of Woodstock, his daughter Melissa and her husband Dr. Birien Chokshi of Woodstock, his granddaughters Sofia Jendrewski and Olivia Jendrewski, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his son Jeffrey A. Perry and his brother Bob Perry. Calling Hours will be Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Private Burial in North Woodstock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT, 06260. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com