Richard O. Perusse, 75, of Kerhonkson

Richard O. Perusse, “Dick,” “Grampy,” 75, of Cedar Drive, died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at his home. He was born in Boston, Mass., on Nov. 10, 1939, a son of the late Edward C. and Margaret Overby Perusse.

Mr. Perusse served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1963. After his discharge, he served as a police officer in Larchmont, N.Y., a sheriff’s deputy for Ulster County, Chief of Police for the Village of Rosendale, and ultimately retired as a Sergeant for the N.Y.S. Department of Corrections. He served at the Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch. Mr. Perusse also volunteered as President of the Rondout Valley Little League for several years. He also coached baseball and softball.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, June C. Perusse; three sons, John J. Perusse (Alexis) of Kingston, Charles E. Perusse (Wendy) of N.C., Stephen F. Mulholland of Fla.; four daughters, Julie A. Kelleher (Jeffrey) of Hurley, Jennifer L. Mulholland of Fla., Dawn Countryman (Dana) of Wallkill, and Lauri A. Mulholland of Accord. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mason, Griffin, Keaton, Tyler, Jordan, Ashley, Kacey, Jessica, Lauren, Caitlin, Michelle, and Matthew; and many nieces, nephews, and his beloved dogs, Jake and Jorja.

Richard was predeceased by a brother, Edward C. Perusse and a niece, Diane M. Perusse.

Friends are invited to call 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. The Rev. Arlene Dawber will conduct funeral services at 4 p.m. following the visitation. American Legion Post 1219 Color Guard will then conduct military services. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the American Diabetes Foundation, 333 Seventh Ave., 17th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)