He was born a son of Michael E. Perry on Feb. 7, 1987, in Biddeford. He was adopted and raised by his grandmother Virginia M. (Belleveau) Smith. He was educated here locally and graduated from Scarborough High School, Class 0f 2005.
On Sept. 5, 2009, he married Elizabeth Pantelas on the beach in Biddeford Pool.
Michael started his career as a tattoo artist as an apprentice in Scarborough at Hollow Ground. He then moved to Ink Manifesto in Biddeford.
Michael’s life revolved around his wife and children. He loved spending time with them and every Tuesday he had date night with Liz. He adored tattoos, motorcycles, shoes and everything X-Box.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Perry.
Michael is survived by: his wife of six years, Elizabeth Perry of Biddeford; six children, Ahrhianna Bentley of Sanford, Urijah Perry of Limington, Allias Perry of Biddeford, Dante Carbone of Biddeford, Quinn Martel of Biddeford, and Alythia Perry of Biddeford; five siblings, Kaleigh Perry of Hollis, Ashley Dufresne of Canada, Chloe Defresne of Canada, Ammie Dufresne of Canada, and Daniel Perry of Portland; grandmother, Virginia M. Smith of Biddeford; grandparents: Panos and Phyliss Pantelas of Saco; brother- and sister inlaw: Andrew and Christine Pantelas of Biddeford; Aunt Lena Freeman of Portland; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec., 16, Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. Michael’s family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to his children. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
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