Perry John Scannell's Obituary
Paris - Perry John Scannell, 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 of a massive heart attack at the home of his sister Peggy, in Paris, MI.
He was born March 31, 1962 in West Branch, MI, the son of Edmund and Harriet (Lickfeldt) Scannell. Perry was raised in Sterling, MI and graduated from Standish-Sterling Central. He was a tradesman and enjoyed many different jobs. Having traveled the US he made many friends and had hundreds of stories of his adventures which he loved to tell. One of his greatest pleasures was helping his fellow man.
Perry is survived by his 2 daughters, Pamela (Sarah) Freeman and Jessica Scannell; his son Jared Reffitt; his parents; his siblings and their spouses, Peggy (Mark) Frank, Paul (Marla) Scannell, and Noreen (Ron) Flood; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and internment at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery in White Cloud, Michigan will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021. A celebration of Perry's life will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his parents home. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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