One of the friendliest to have walked the halls
Remembering one of the "friendliest" to have walked the halls of Trafford High. Thank you, Mike Perry, for your service. Rest in peace.
Michael A. Perry, of Rye Brook, N.Y., formerly of Trafford, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Greenwich Hospital, in Greenwich, Conn. Michael was born the son of Anthony and Esther Perry, May 14, 1941. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, his daughter, Michelle Falcone and her husband, Michael, his nephew, Nick Perri and his wife, Melissa, their daughter, Nico, and son, Luca, his cousin and business associate, Andy Lella, and his siblings, Ross, Natalie and Rebecca. His passing is mourned by his many relatives and friends who knew him. Due to covid restrictions in New York, there are no funeral or memorial arrangements to be announced at this time. Michael was a 1959 graduate of Trafford High School and a 1962 graduate with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from California State College, where he was the leading receiver on the Vulcans football team. He immediately enlisted in the Navy, attending pre-flight training at Pensacola, Fla., where he was also the leading receiver for the Pensacola Goshawks football team. He then had his flight training at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, in Texas. He became a Naval aviator, with over 200 carrier landings. He continued his flying career with United Airlines, becoming a captain flying 747s to Asia until his mandatory retirement at age 60 in 2001. During his career with United, he also became interested in financial and estate planning. This led to him co-founding and becoming managing partner of Opus Private Client, LLC and Opus Advisory Group, LLC, financial planning platforms for entrepreneurs and corporate executives. He was an active member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries and the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County, He co-founded the Opus Foundation, which contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid children in need. He served on several boards of directors, including the American Red Cross and the United Way, the Foundation for California University of PA, the Presidential Advisors for Cal U, the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. Michael was an avid golfer as well as a reader of both fiction and non-fiction, especially military history. Michael was a beloved husband, father, sibling and friend to all who knew him. Rest in well-deserved peace, Michael.
For those interested, Michael was on the board of the Westchester Chapter of the National Football Foundation for more than 35 years. That charity provides scholarships to student athletes in need. If you care to donate in Michael's name, please search https://footballfoundation.secure.force.com/donate, then click on "unrestricted gift," then "donation in honor/memory of Michael A. Perry".
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