Obituary of Timothy S. Perry, Sr.

Timothy Perry, Sidney, NY Timothy Scott Perry Sr.(Sidney)- Passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2016. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his beloved wife Debra J. Perry(Sidney), daughter Veronica L. Sands, and her husband Sean C. Sands (Sidney), daughter Heather L. Perry(Sidney), son Timothy S. Perry Jr.(Mount Upton), and grandchildren Victoria, Madison, and Lillyanna. He is also survived by his cherished brother Robin Perry and wife Bonnie Perry(Guilford), his sisters Jill Pinney (Appalachin), and Jenneen Bush(Sidney Center), Uncle Anthony (Cookie) Einsteder (Vestal). He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Richard Fife Sr., Kenneth Fife, and sisters-in-law, Tonia Smith and Tara Ellis, along with his best friend Gary Mayo. He was also known as Uncle Bully to his very special nephew Richard Fife Jr., along with Casey Perry, Tina Fairchild, Melissa Davis, Shannon, Megan, and Mathew Stafford, Jackie Wright, Daniel Utter, Christina Madison, Kelly Ludwig, Barbara, Christina, and Joshua Fife, Robert and Randy Ellis, Marcia Young and Mathew Frost and several other great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Lois Perry, and his big brother Thomas Perry Jr. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in the Bainbridge-Guilford area. He was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. He was employed at Amphenol Aerospace for over 30 years were he started as a machinist. He eventually became a Union Steward, went on to be the union president and retired as the locals Union Business Representative. Tim had two loves in life, his family and his union. He was passionate about his grandchildren and was the patriarch of his family. He took his position as a Union Representative very seriously and worked hard to represent "His People". He was respected by many in his community and wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed in. Tim loved several activities but some of the most special moments were those spent with his younger brother Robin hunting and golfing throughout the years. He enjoyed spending time with his best friend Gary and father-in-law Harold Fife at horse tracks betting the ponies. He was looking forward to enjoying his retirement. Tim owned and took much enjoyment from Team Perry Racing over the past 5 years. Although Tim retired in 2013, he remained active with consulting on various union matters. It made him smile to stay actively involved well into his retirement. He will be loved and missed by many. Calling hours will be Thursday February 18th at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.Funeral services will be on Friday February 19th at 11:00am in the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers please make all donations to St. Peters Medical Hospital Neo-Natal Pediatric unit. This was a special place in Tim's' heart. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney.