Albert J. Perry passed away in Hollister at the age of 95. He was born in Los Gatos and lived in Hollister since 1966 moving here from Los Banos. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, San Benito Co. Farm Bureau, Italian Catholic Federation, SIRS, SDES and Bolado Golf Course Men’s Club. Albert was innovative in his farming operations. He tested row crops for several seed companies, was an accomplished welder and mechanic and taught many farm workers to graft and prune trees. He enjoyed family gatherings and liked to travel, especially trips he took to Lake Tahoe to play the slot machines. Albert was also an excellent Pedro player and he really enjoyed it and was very good at it. In addition to travel Albert enjoyed golfing and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, who died in February of this year and is survived by his daughter and son and their spouses, Phyllis and Ray Lanini of Hollister and Ken and Annette Perry of San Juan Bautista. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kevin Perry, Mickey Perry, Lisa Silacci and Geof Lanini and 7 great-grandchildren.

Private services have been held through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home with entombment at Calvary Cemetery.

Donations are preferred to Immaculate Conception Church c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St. Hollister, CA 95023.

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