Jonathan H. Perkins
January 15, 1961 - April 8, 2012
He was a loving husband, amazing father and playful Papa.

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Jonathan H. Perkins, 51, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (April 8, 2012) upon arrival at St. James Mercy Hospital.

Mr. Perkins was born on Jan. 15, 1961 in York, Maine to William H. and Eleanor B. (Erway) Perkins. He was a 1979 graduate of Iroquois Central School in Elma. He served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1983 as an Intercept Warfare Systems Repairman. On Jan. 7, 1984, he married Kelly A. Boushey,  in East Grand Forks, MN, who survives.

Jon worked as an Information Technology Manager and later a Business Systems Manager for Alstom Power in Hornell from 1995 to the present.

In addition to his wife, Jon is survived by his mother, Eleanor E. Perkins of Coudersport, Pa.; two daughters, Jessica (Sunil) Rao of Hornell and Nicole (Jason) West of Albany, NY; a son William Perkins, a college student in Heidelberg, Germany; two brothers, his twin Jeffrey (Leanne) Perkins of Bliss, NY and James Perkins of Perry City, NY; one sister, Jennifer (Michael) Hinckley of Delevan, NY; a grandson, Kasmir Rao; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jon was predeceased by his father, William H. Perkins, an infant brother, William H. Perkins and an infant grandson, Noah Rao.

Jon treasured spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, amazing father and playful Papa. He enjoyed outdoor activities including canoeing, hiking and camping. Jon was a supporter of the U.S. Military as an active member of the United Service Organization and the veteran’s motorcycle escort, The Patriot Guard.

Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Hillside Baptist Church in Hornell with Pastor Craig A. Brittingham, officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Bath National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Jon’s name may be made to Patriot Guard Riders of New York, 6399 Lake Ave., Williamson, NY 14589.

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