Clifton’s James Peri, a Bloomfield detective, dies after lengthy COVID battle – NorthJersey.com
A 16-year veteran of two North Jersey police departments died Friday after battling COVID-19.
Detective James Peri was born in Paterson but spent most of his life in Clifton, according to his obituary. He worked for the Passaic Police Department for five years before joining the Bloomfield Police Department where spent the past 11 years.
The Bloomfield department posted on social media Friday morning, stating that Peri passed away after a “lengthy” battle with the virus.
“Jimmy was a devoted father and husband as well as a very special friend to so many,” the post reads. “He may have left us physically but his memory will be a part of this department forever.”
Michele Peri, his wife of more than a quarter century, posted announcing his death as well, saying that she is “at a loss for words and heartbroken.”
“He is my best friend, my soulmate, my confidant, my husband, a part of my heart, the father of our beautiful children and my steady Eddie for 28+ years…and none of this will ever change,” her post reads. “Always by your side Babe, so grateful that Quinci Peri, Logan Peri and I were there with you as you took your last breath. Until we meet again….see you in Turks, Key West, Asbury and everywhere I go.”
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Funeral arrangements are being handled by Marrocco Memorial Chapel on Colfax Avenue in Clifton. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the chapel.
The family asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Peri’s memory to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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