Lawrence J. Perez, Jr.

Schodack – Lawrence “Larry” J. Perez, Jr., age 34, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a long illness.

Born in Troy, Larry was the beloved son of Lawrence J. and Sharon R. (Hirsch) Perez. He was a graduate of Averill Park High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, followed by a master’s degree from The College of Saint Rose.

Larry’s music career began at the age of five, through lessons with Joe Adee. He continued to share his love of music with countless students as the music teacher at Green Meadow Elementary School. Before beginning his teaching career, Larry worked at the Hollywood Drive-In, where he created many fond memories.

Larry found great joy in attending concerts, especially those of the Dave Matthews Band. Outside the classroom, he loved playing tennis, riding roller coasters, and snowboarding. Larry’s zest for life and kind heart touched everyone who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Larry is survived by his loving sister, Nicole (David) Giannetti; his cherished nephew and niece, Liam and Gianna Giannetti; his Godfather Robert Perez; and his partner Adam J. DiDio; and their canine companion Rue Paw.

Larry is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, James and Patricia (McDonald) Perez, maternal grandparents, Philip J. Hirsch and Rosemary (Spencer) Childs (Robert J. Childs, Sr.). As well as his aunts, Noreen Morris, and his Godmother, Donna Roy.

Family and friends are invited to visit with Larry’s family on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

In Larry’s memory, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204.