WESTFIELD – Raynie “Rene” Perez Sr. of Westfield, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Born in Westfield, January 24, 1963, Raynie was the son of Valentin and Veneda (Gonzalez) Perez. He had been a life-long Westfield resident.
Raynie was an assistant machine operator at Strathmore Paper Company. He had previously worked as a forklift operator and also worked at Waltham Grinding. He was a member of the New Life Worship Center in Westfield. In his spare time, Raynie enjoyed all sports, fishing, “tinkering” on cars, and especially loved his cookouts with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Ann (Small) Perez; his two sons, Justin Perez of Westfield and Raynie Perez, Jr. of Chicopee; his father, Valentin Perez of Puerto Rico; his brothers, Joseph “Jose” L. Perez of Springfield, Thomas Perez of Ludlow, David Perez of Westfield; his sister, Janice Napoles of Springfield; his half-brother, Russell Bigelow, Jr. of Springfield; his half-sister, Veneda G. Bigelow of Springfield and 8 nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Life Worship Center, 118 Meadow Street, Westfield with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. also at the church, officiated by Pastor Gene Pelkey. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield. Pease and Gay Funeral Home of Northampton, MA has been entrusted with Raynie’s care and arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
