Richard D. Perrine Jr.

August 11, 1957 - August 16, 2015

Richard D. Perrine Jr., age 58 of Port Norris, passed away Sunday evening, August 16, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Baltimore, MD, he grew up in New Brunswick and graduated from New Brunswick High School. Mr. Perrine served in the U.S. Marines from 1974 to 1978 and was honorably discharged. For the past 22 years, he lived in Port Norris, and worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Vineland for 18 years. For many years, Mr. Perrine coached Little League Baseball for Commercial Twp., and he was a Troop Leader the Boy Scouts No. 147. He loved fishing and camping. Mr. Perrine is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lorraine (Cogar); his children, Thomas Lee Crist and wife Irene of FL, Roger Crist Jr. of FL, Tina Crist of AL, Denise Crist of Browns Mills, Adam Crist of Hamilton, Alan Perrine of Port Norris, and Thomas Perrine of Trenton; one brother Alan Perrine of TX; one sister Gail Vulchek of NJ; seven grandchildren, William, Samantha, Cory, Maiya, Brandon, Caleb, and Evelisa; and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Perrine Sr. and Elizabeth (Sebra); and two brothers, James Sebra and David Perrine. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2015 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. Family and friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Richard Perrine Jr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.