Hyde Park Michael Allen Perkins, 38, of Hyde Park, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home.
Born on May 21, 1982, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Richard E. and Bonnie E. Porteous Perkins. Michael graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 2000. He married Kristen Miller on August 18, 2013.
Michael was most recently employed by Precision Pipeline Solutions, New Windsor, as an Inspector.
Anyone who knew Mike loved him. He was abundantly kind with a good soul. In his youth, he served as an altar boy, enjoyed playing CYO basketball and performing in drama/musical productions with several leading roles. Mike was most at home at simple social events with family and friends around the pool or bonfire. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about, and always enjoyed comedy, video games, movies, and books. Mike also loved animals of all kinds. He was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews who adored him and his playful spirit. Mike was always ready to come to the aid of those with difficulty.
Mike's family will miss him more than words can say. He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, and husband.
Michael was predeceased by both his loving grandmothers and grandfathers; Elizabeth and Allen Porteous and Eleanor (Nannie) and Richard Perkins.
Surviving are his wife, Kristen; his parents, Richard E. and Bonnie E. Perkins; brother, Matthew (Jen) Perkins; sister, Meghan (Ben) Keeter, and brother, Marc (Stephanie) Perkins; nieces & nephews, Cyler, Brady & Leila Perkins; Katherine, Elizabeth & Charlotte Mohl; Julia, Jackie, and Ryan Keeter. Along with many other family and friends who knew and loved him.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, the family has requested that calling hours and funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery later in the spring.
Michael's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association,
www.heart.org
. or Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538 at
www.dcspca.org
.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Condolences may be made to the family at
www.sweetsfuneralhome.com
.