John F. Pera

Holley: John Pera, age 71, passed away at his home on February 27, 2025. He was born February 20, 1954, in Brockport to John Pera and Dorothy Swanson.

John was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Navy from 1973-1977. He was a member of American Legion Jewell Buckman Post 529 and VFW Post 202 in Holley, serving as Post Commander for Post 529. He was proud to participate in the honors that each veteran received upon their passing. John worked as an electrician for Eastman Kodak for over 30 years before he retired. He was very active locally, spending time coaching youth hockey with the Tri-County Golden Eagles, and Scout Master with Troop 94 in Kendall. Whenever he had the time, he took his motorcycle for a ride and was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his loving wife Cindy in 2022 sisters Cheryl Listorti, Robin Pera and niece Kate Webster.

John is survived by his sons Thomas John (Dawn) Pera, John Anthony (Monica) Pera, mother Dorothy Barringer, grandchildren Johnny, Logan, Brianna, Wren, Nathan, great grandchildren, Alannah, Piper, sisters Marlene (Roy) Kenyon, Pamela Pera as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous friends including Craig Lackner and John Gurnett.

There are no prior calling hours. John’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s RC Church 9 South Main St. Holley, NY 14470 on Monday, March 10th at 10:00am. John's family will be present the same day at the Holley VFW, 8 Veterans Dr. Holley, NY starting at 3:00pm to continue the celebration of his life. Interment along with military honors will be held privately at Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu.

Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to his family.

John’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley, NY.

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