Jose A. Perez

Jose A. "Tony" Perez, age 77 of Orlando, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006.
Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he moved to Central Florida in 1977. He was a retired Certified Public Accountant for the Government of Puerto Rico and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of The 17th Infantry Regiment Association, the Disabled American Veterans in Ocala, Florida, The Korean Veterans of War, The Chosen Few, Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion, a two time recipient of the Purple Heart and member of the Purple Heart Association.
He is survived by his wife, Nina Perez-Diaz of Orlando; son, Jose A. Perez Jr. of Orlando; sisters, Gladys and Zaida Perez both of Puerto Rico; grandsons, Branden and Jake Perez both of Orlando and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 in the Chapel of Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando with Full Military Honors. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at a later date. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM.