Timothy Peria

Timothy John Peria, age 68, of Saranac Lake, NY died Friday September 4, 2020 at his home on Peria Hill.

Tim was born in Saranac Lake on March 27, 1952, the son of John H. and Mary (Buckley) Peria.

Tim attended Saranac Lake Central School and he retired as an Iron worker after 38 years with Ironworker Local Union 12.

Tim is survived by his partner Lynette Strack and his daughter Shelly Peria. Tim is also survived by three brothers: William, John and Tom and three sisters: Patricia, Mary and Bethany as well as many nieces and nephews and his dog “Kookamunga”. Tim had too many friends to mention them all including his best friend Guy Schweizer.

Tim was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Funeral Arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service is set to take place at 1:00pm Friday September 11, 2020 at the Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake with the Reverend Paul Kelly officiating. A reception will follow at his house on the John Peria Road.

Family and friends wishing to remember Timothy John Peria can send memorial contributions to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends can also share their memories, photographs and leave video condolences at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.