78, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. He was the husband of Luz N. (Morales) Perez. He was born in Bello, Colombia, a son of the late Luis Enrique Perez and Maria Cristina Munoz. Mr. Perez has lived in Central Falls and Pawtucket since 1971. He was employed as a weaver in area textile mills. He was an active member of the Colombian American Association, managed and coached Sporting Colombia a local Soccer team and was an avid fan of the sport. Mr. Perez was a communicant of the Holy Spirit Parish for many years.

Besides his wife, he leaves, 2 daughters, Adriana Perez and Angela Perez both of Central Falls and a son Michael Perez of Kingston, MA; 1 brother, Luis Alfredo Perez and 3 sisters, Nellie Perez, Judit Perez and Rosalba Perez all in Colombia. He also leaves 9 Grandchildren. He was the father of the late Ivan Perez.

VISITATION FRIDAY in The Keefe Funeral Home 5 Higginson Ave. Lincoln, 3 until 7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Dexter Street Central Falls. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family