Saratoga Springs - Ronald G. Perry died at home Sunday (August 17, 2008). He was 72. Born on November 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Kathleen Judge and Clyde G. Perry. Ron was a 1953 graduate of Vincentian Institute and attended Union College. He served two years in the United States Army and retired from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in 1993 after 39 years of service and was a communicant of St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister- in- law, Susan Abriel Kulzer. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Joan Abriel Perry; his son, Ronald J. Perry (friend Judy Reed); one brother, Alan P. Perry (Helen); sisters-in-law Ruth Abriel Finnigan (James) and Sally Abriel Rook. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Christine Franchini (Dan), Susan Perry, Tracy Cunha, Robin Castiglione, James Castiglione, Joseph Castiglione, James Finnigan, Lynn Gallant, Timothy Finnigan, Matthew Finnigan and great nephews and nieces Andrew, Sarah and Bailey Cunha, Nicholas and Natalie Castiglione, Timothy and Brittany Finnigan and Amy, Gregory and Zachary Gallant and special friends Cole Herrington and the children and grandchildren of Dr. Leo W. and Jeanne Roohan and the gang at the Spring Street Deli as well as many other special friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Thursday (August 21, 2008) at St Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in Ron's memory may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).