Russell Victor Perrin
Canandaigua- Russell V. Perrin born May 9, 1935 passed away January 17, 2026.
The son of Earl and Jennie Perrin, Russell grew up on West Lake Rd. fifth oldest of nine children, eight brothers and one sister.
He attended the Canandaigua-Cheshire school and served four years in the Navy. He co-owned a construction business building homes around Canandaigua Lake. Russell enjoyed hunting, sailing, ice boating and socializing with friends where he often had a joke of the month to share and spread cheer. Russell lived a full life–in his later years he loved hiking in the woods and feeding the dogs/ducks at the city pier.
Surviving Russell are his children Kevin and Jeannine Perrin, former spouse, Nancy Fillmore Luke, five grandchildren, and two great granddaughters, four siblings: John (Pat) Perrin, Chuck (Carol) Perrin, Edward Perrin and Marjorie (Bob) Hamelinck, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, long-time companion, Karen Parkhurst and brothers, George (Bernice), Earl (Hazel), Alfred, James (Contance) Perrin and sister-in-law Lucinda Perrin.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Bristol Fire Hall in the Spring, at a date and time to be announced following a private interment in the Bristol Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Canandaigua Lake Water Shed Association.
Such a lovely man. He helped remodel a house for me and my husband
Always a smile on his face and a positive attitude
Rest in peace dear Russ
My sympathies to his family and Karen
Russ was a wonderful soul. We were fortunate to live next door to him for many years. We fortunately have many, many fond memories of him. Rest in peace, my friend.