Obituary of David Perry
David (Dave) Perry, age 90, passed away March 3, 2025. He lived on Upper Saranac Lake, NY and in Basking Ridge, NJ. He was born in Coeymans, NY to Albert and Regina Perry. Dave served in the Army for two years, was a soils engineer for NYS Dept of Transportation and managed information systems in 3 different departments for New York State, retiring in 1990. He taught computer science at several colleges in the Albany area, was self-employed as a consultant for information systems, taught boating safety for 20 years at the lake and volunteered at the Wild Center introducing owls and various animals to the visitors. Dave primarily spent his years in retirement living at his favorite place in the world on Upper Saranac Lake, serving his community and spending time with his family.
Important to Dave were his family, singing, sports, animals, and everything involving the lake. Dave will be remembered for his sincere caring for family and friends, his wonderful sense of humor and his many varied contributions to all of the above.
Preceded in death by his children Laura and Jennifer Grierson and his sister, Dorothy Newell. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynne; children Noel (Robert) Bash and Douglas Grierson; grandchildren Emily and Austin (Elle) Bash, and John, Brian and Katie Grierson; and 5 niece and nephews and their children.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday April 5, 2025, 12 noon, at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ. A reception in the Church Fellowship Hall will follow. The service will be available via livestream as well.
Burial will be in Coeymans, NY at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s name may be made to the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 or Upper Saranac Foundation, Box 564, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
For further information or to leave a message for David’s family, please visit gcfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. (908)766-0250