Jesse James Perkins

August 24, 1937 - January 24, 2020

Jesse J. Perkins passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 at his home in St Cloud FL, with his children by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He grew up and lived for many years in Niantic, CT. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Niantic, the son of the late James George and Laura (Olsen) Perkins. Besides his children, he loved watching old western movies, watching pro wrestling, camping in New Hampshire and Florida, but he really loved living in Florida. Jesse worked for the Town of East Lyme as a truck driver and for many years at the Niantic Lumber Company driving a delivery truck. He loved driving the Niantic Lumber truck for hayrides in the summer for family and friends. He also loved going to yard sales looking for bargains. Jesse is survived by his daughters, Laura B. (Perkins) Gillis, Jessie A. Perkins, Robin L. Perkins and his son Eric (Rick) D. Perkins, his sisters Frances (Fanny Perkins) Corey, Rose (Dodi) Perkins and his brother George (Joe) Perkins. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Henry Perkins, Elias Perkins, James Perkins and Albert Perkins and his half brother Louis Beebe. Besides his family he will be missed by his good Florida friends, Margaret (Peggy) Capanna, Florence (Flo) Morgan and Naresh (Michael) Sukhram You are welcome to join us at a graveside service at Union Cemetery, E. Pattagansett Rd, in Niantic at a date to be determined. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and VITAS Healthcare/Hospice, 3700 Commerce Blvd, STE 200E, Kissimmee, FL 34741. “Dad, we know you will be watching over us kids so may each of our tears and each time we have a memory reach you, with love from our hearts to yours.”