Robert V. Perry, Quincy Fire Department, Retired, age 86, of Plymouth, formerly of Braintree, died peacefully, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in the comfort of his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Quincy, to the late Valma and Margaret M. (McRae) Perry. Raised in Houghs Neck, he was a graduate of Quincy Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1957.

He lived in Plymouth for the past several years, previously in Cocoa, Fla. for over twenty-five years, and earlier in Braintree for many years.

Bob was proud to be a Quincy firefighter. He was appointed to the department on August 17, 1963 and retired on September 8, 1995 after thirty-two years of service. At the time of his retirement, he was assigned to Supplies in the Training Division. During his career, he held many assignments and was stationed throughout Quincy. He was a member of Local 792 and had served as president for several years. During his life, he also owned many businesses, including a Shell station in Houghs Neck, South Braintree bike shop, and Perry’s Automotive with his late son, Mike.

Bob had a passion for boating and was a longtime member of the Town River Yacht Club in Quincy where he had served as Commodore.

Beloved husband of the late Lois M. (Canning) Perry.

Devoted father of Robert V. Perry, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, Glenn Perry, Lynne Showers and her late husband Ricky, Steven Perry and his wife Karen, Jeffrey Perry, and the late Michael Perry and his surviving wife Patricia.

Stepfather of Pamela Murphy, John Murphy and his wife Annemarie, James Murphy and his wife Mary.

Loving grandfather of twenty-seven and cherished great grandfather of twenty-nine.

Dear brother of Lorraine Paolucci, and predeceased by Janet Blanchard, Norma Carlson, and Denise Austin.

Bob is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Memorial Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Saturday, November 7, from 12 – 2 p.m. A Prayer Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Quincy Fire Cancer Foundation, c/o 41 Greenwood Avenue, Weymouth, MA 02189 or www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com.