Gary C. Peres, age 54, of 7380 West Lake Road, Fairview, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening, September 28, 2008. Born in Erie on October 6, 1953, he was the son of the late Cornel “Corny” Peres and Lois Carter Peres.
After his graduation from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1971, Gary served four years in the US Marine Corps. He spent most of his working years in partnership with his father operating Peres Auto Sales, both in Erie and Ocala, FL. He also enjoyed racing stock cars and was a frequent driver at Eriez Speedway, as well as other local tracks. During his time spent in Ocala, Gary raced at Ocala Speedway where he was champion in 1991. Gary was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy A. Naculich Peres of Waterford; his daughter, Holly Nogacek and her husband David of Erie; his granddaughter, Corinne Nogacek; his mother-in-law, Anna Naculich of Waterford; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, and one nephew.
Services will be held at the Van Matre Funeral Home, West First and Walnut Streets, Waterford on Saturday at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Erie City Mission, 1017 French Street, Erie, PA 16501.
we are here for you
To the Family of Gary Cornel Peres,
In the loving memory of Gary, prayers are going to be said in his honor at Unity Village, Missouri.
For now is the time to pray that the dearly departed reach and attain the goal of sitting next to the Holy Father, God, and past beloved relatives. He will be dearly missed. He was a Wonderful and Kind human being and cherished nephew.
Lovingly,
Aunt Rosey (Rosemarie Peres) Kategianes /Uncle Tim Kategianes (North Carolina)
Cousins Rochelle and Ryan Hamelin
Nancy,Holly& Family,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own unnderstanding.
Grandma told me that years ago it will help get you through.
love, Dick& Bobbie