Mark A. Perez, Sr.

Mark A. Perez, Sr. of Caro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Mark was born September 24, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late Antonio & Margarite (Sostita) Perez. He enlisted in the United States Army and later served in the National Guard. Mark was united in marriage with the former Beverly Joan Cross on June 30, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2016. His career spanned thirty years with Saginaw Steering Gear as a machine operator, retiring in 1986. Following his retirement, Mark served twenty years as a bus driver for Caro Community Schools and twenty-five years as a volunteer firefighter with the Caro Fire Department. He was happiest outdoors, and loved camping, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed woodworking and making sure that his vehicles were spotless. Mark is survived by five children and their spouses, Mark A. Perez, Jr., Patricia M. & Randy Martin, Matthew W. & Marsha Perez, Christopher A. Perez, Sr., Beverly & Jerry Crandall; eighteen grandchildren and their spouses, Amber J. Davis, Nathan A. Perez, Shannon & Patrick Leskowski, Jillian Perez, Joshua & Erinelizabeth Gould, Rikki & Curtis Butterfield, Noah Martin, Ashley Vanhuylenbrouck, Matthew W. Jr. & Davidetta Perez, Angela R. & Mike Soltis, Gabriel F. Perez, Roselyn Perez, Aaron & Kelsey Perez, Amanda Perez, Jerry A. Crandall II, Stacy L. & Don Doyle, Katelynn J. Crandall, Christopher A. Perez; thirty-six great-grandchildren; four siblings, Charles & Nancy Perez, Margaret Sterner, David Perez and Mary Lou Light; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mark was preceded in death by seven siblings, Joseph Perez, Aaron Perez, Alex Perez, Priscilla Robinson, Ralph Perez, Oscar Perez and Richard Perez. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart site with Rev. Jerzy Dobosz officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Perez Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Patricia Martin, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Time: 10:00 am End Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church site Address: 140 Atwood St. Caro, MI 48723 The family will be present to receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church site Address: 140 Atwood St. Caro, MI 48723 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart site with Rev. Jerzy Dobosz officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Sacred Heart Cemetery Address: 350 Ellington St Caro, MI 48723