Philip Alfred Perrotte

Mr. Philip A. Perrotte, 77 of Lake City passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville. He was a native of Lake Placid, NY, son to the late Alfred Lynn and Olive Octavia Major Perrotte and a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Era. Mr. Perrotte moved to Lake City from Columbus, GA in 1994 following his retirement from Sunshine Biscuit Inc. after 40 years of employment. He was a faithful husband and loving father to his family. Mr. Perrotte enjoyed fishing, was an avid gardener growing Antique Roses and enjoyed nature and wildlife.

Mr. Perrotte is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Barbara Ann Perrotte, Lake City, one son, David (Cynthia) Perrotte, Lake City and three daughters, Debbie (Ray) Neal, Gainesville, Cheryl (Rick) Nelson, Lake City and Lori (Bill) Beatty, Highland, MD. One brother, Paul Perrotte, Keesville, NY, two sisters, Mabel Fredenburg, Keesville, NY and Marie Perrotte, Manderville Manchester, Jamaica, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be conducted on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev Jerry Tyre officiating. Interment will be conducted at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl.

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