LHS varsity girls’ basketball coach
Published in the June 13, 2018 edition
SAUGUS — James M. Perry, 54, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2018 at his home in Saugus.
He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Susan E. (Cargill) Perry with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. He was the devoted son of Jack and Theresa (Giannino) Perry of Saugus. Jim was a sales representative for Verizon and the current coach of the Lynnfield varsity girls’ basketball team. He was previously a coach for the Saugus town, travel and the high school varsity girls’ basketball teams for many years. Jim was a history buff and enjoyed traveling.
In addition to his wife and parents, Jim also leaves two loving children: Matthew Perry and Jenna Perry-MacKenzie and her husband Dave, all of Saugus. He is also survived by two sisters, Sharon Stretton of Saugus, and Kimberly DiCicco and her husband Tony of N.H. He is also survived by his uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to CardioVascular Center, c/o Development Office at Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., #231, Boston, MA 02111.
Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Monday. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. For directions and condolences, visit www.BisbeePorcella.com.
