Franklin D. Perdue Jr. of East Chatham NY, passed away

unexpectedly on Thursday February 3, 2022 in his home with

his beloved dog Genesis by his side.

Franklin was born on February 16, 1956 to Marlene Shappy

Perdue and Franklin Perdue Sr.in Burlington Vermont.

Franklin served in the US Army reserves for 6 years. After which

he worked for A Colarusso & Son's for 32 years before retiring.

Franklin was a dedicated father, son, and brother. He would give

the shirt off his back if he could and never asked for anything in

return. He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved being out on

the open road. He took pride in his hard work ethic and his

bodybuilding. One of his other passions was his love for Pit Bulls

which led him to his beloved companion, Genesis. He loved

rolling around in the yard with her. He was blessed with 7

grandchildren that adored and cherished him. He lived his life the

way he wanted to and on his terms.

Franklin was predeceased by his father Franklin D. Perdue Sr.

and his brother Michael W. Perdue.

He is survived by his mother Marlene J. Perdue of Chatham NY,

his Children Crystal (Judy) Perdue of Florida, Scott (Erin) Perdue

of Stuyvesant NY, Kimberly Chase of Weedsport NY, and Brittni

(Demayne) Jones of Auburn NY. His grandchildren, Emaliegh,

Hayden, Gabriella, Evelyn, Mileena, Anora and Liam.

He is also survived by his brothers, David (Colleen) Perdue of

Craryville NY, Gary Perdue of Chatham NY, Kevin (Tracy) Perdue

of Craryville NY and his sisters Kathy (Gary) Sitzer of Chatham

NY, Joanne Rowe of Hudson NY, Julie Perdue-Sitzer of Valatie

NY as well as many niece's and nephew's.

Calling hours  will be held Saturday February 12  from 9:30 to 11:30am with a funeral service to follow at 11:30.from the Wenk Funeral Home Chatham, burial to follow at Ghent Union cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made In

Franklin's name to NY Bully Crew at 1457 Montauk Hwy East

Patchogue NY 11772.

Rest easy Frank the Tank you are loved and will be missed. For on-line condolences, visit wenkfuneralhome.com