Philip Stanley Perry

On Nov. 27, 1952, he married Shirley Annette at Third Evangelical United Brethren Church, Altoona.

In addition to his wife, Shirley, of 70 years, he is survived by a daughter, Sharon K. Perry; and a son, Bryan P. Perry (Janet).

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra E. Perry; and siblings: John, Ernest, Adie, Kenneth, Robert, Janet Drass, Nina Yohn and Arlene Burket.

Philip was a 1948 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He retired from Bell Atlantic on April 1, 1988, as a Manager of Switching Services.

He was a member of East End United Methodist Church. Philip was also a member of Blair County Selective Service Board for 20 years, American Legion Post 516 in Hollidaysburg, Altoona Ambucs and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Philip enjoyed traveling and spending the winter months with his wife at their vacation home in Bonita Springs, Fla.

He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army 63rd Sig Battalion in Austria and Italy. Philip also served as a Lieutenant in the 28th Division PA National Guard.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg and AseraCare Hospice, Altoona.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Alto-Reste Park.

Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or to the charity of one’s choice.

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