Gerald "Jerry" Perkins

LeRoy: Gerald (Jerry) Pearson Perkins Jerry Perkins of LeRoy, passed away on the morning of Tuesday Marcy 27, 2012 at the Highlands at Brighton in Rochester. Jerry was born on June 10, 1931 in Batavia, New York to the late Kenneth & Edith (Barber) Perkins of Pavilion. Jerry, a longtime LeRoy resident, was raised in Pavilion, NY and graduated from Pavilion High School. After serving in the United States Navy, where he served as a pharmacist mate during the Korean War, Jerry continued his education at SUNY Geneseo, receiving a bachelor's degree in education. He worked as a speech teacher for the Batavia City School District for a number of years. Jerry was also active in LeRoy politics and ran for the New York State Assembly. Following teaching, he began a long career in real estate, eventually becoming principal owner of MACK Real Estate in Caledonia, NY. Jerry was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Stafford Country Club. He was a four-time winner of the New York State Senior Men's Amateur Championship. He is survived by a sister, Nancy Proefrock, of Wyoming, NY; five children and spouses: Kevin and Renee Perkins of Hollis, NH, Polly and Ed Orenstein of Camp Hill, PA, Sean Perkins and Pattie Metropolis of Dover, NH, April and Rich Dombkowski of Apex, NC and Megan Perkins of Rochester, NY; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family & friends may call at the Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home, 111 Wolcott St. (Rt. 19 South) LeRoy on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 11:00AM at the East Bethany Cemetery, 5735 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany, NY 14054. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Rochester or the Genesee County Office of the Aging. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.LeRoyFuneralHome.com