WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Hector Perez, age 87, shares news of his peaceful passing on December 28, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by those who loved him. He was the devoted husband of Perfecta (Simons) Perez.

Hector was born on August 5, 1938, in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Carlos and Ramona (Correa) Perez. Hector lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to family and community. Hector was a proud veteran who bravely enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country with honor before settling in Connecticut. There, he met the love of his life, Perfecta Simons Perez, with whom he shared an extraordinary 61 years of marriage. Together, they created a warm and loving home, where family was always the center of their universe. For many years, Hector worked as a sand mixer at the Alloy Foundry in Naugatuck. He took pride in his work but found even greater joy in his time spent with family and friends. An avid bingo player and domino enthusiast, Hector had a passion for singing folk songs and dancing, often bringing a spirit of celebration to every gathering. He was a devoted member of the Waterbury Puerto Rican Club on Baldwin Street and wore his New York Yankees cap with pride, cheering for his team with fervor. In this time of sorrow, let us remember the joy and love Hector brought into the world, as we cherish the memories and the laughter, he shared with all of us. Rest in peace, dear Hector; you will be dearly missed but never forgotten. 

Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory, besides his beloved wife are his son, Marco Perez, his daughter, Yvette Perry, and his brother, Ismael Perez. Hector and Perfecta were blessed with 6 grandchildren; Gordon and Aisha Perry, Zayna, Marco Jr, Ashley and Mason Perez, and 5 great grandchildren; Naylah, Nya, Kendall, Azari, and Alaia and his former son in law Gordon Perry Sr.

Funeral Services for Mr. Perez will be held on Thursday January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. when a Mass of Chrsitian Burial will be celebrated at Todos Los Santos Parish, St Anne’s Church 515 S. Main St Waterbury. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Lane, Middletown CT. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the Perez family on Wednesday evening from 6:00- to 8:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705. It only takes a moment to send a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.caseyfunerals.com.