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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
James Perfetti of Houghton, Michigan passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 5th, 2023, at UP Health Systems in Hancock, Michigan. James was born on April 8th, 1954 in Hancock, Michigan to Cassimero Perfetti and Eleanor (Recore) Perfetti.
James received his GED from Hancock High School and went on to become a Sawyer at Northern Hardwoods where he worked for 43 years. He also worked on maintenance and had perfect attendance. He also worked at the local airport and loved his job. James met the love of his life; Fay and they were married in August of 1995.
James loved to (insert hobbies) go to the shooting range and go 4-wheeling. He was a member of the Keweenaw Sportsman’s Club.
James is preceded in death by (his/her) parents Cassimero and Eleanor Perfetti, sisters Geni Lucchesi and Sharon Wanhala.
James is survived by his wife Fay Perfetti, daughter Amy, son Michael, sister Marlene ‘Midge’ (Howard) Perfetti, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by stepsons, Kevin, Craig (Gail), Shawn, and Corey (Carrie) Ongie. Step-grandchildren Olivia, Victoria, Trevor, Carli, Travis, Nicholas, James, and Jase Ongie. Step-greatgrandchildren Brant, Noah, Sky, and Beckham. He is also survived by two special friends John Jewell and Wes Aho.
A service for James Perfetti will be held at the Erickson-Crowley-Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, Michigan at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Erickson-Crowley-Peterson in Calumet, Michigan on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.
Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
