Alberto Perez

March 16 1927 - September 7 2021

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday September 9th 2021 4:00-7:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Graveside Service
Friday September 10th 2021 at 10:00 am

St. Joseph Cemetery
6440 S. High Street
Lockbourne , Ohio

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Obituary

Alberto H. Perez, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021. Papi, EO, Abuelo, Big Al, Captain Pepsi, Berto - a well-known and loved resident of Grandview Heights since 1960 when he and his family arrived in Columbus from Havana, Cuba. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Al and his beloved wife Rosa fled the country in 1960 for a brighter future for their family in the United States. Settling in Columbus, Ohio, Alberto started working at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company where he stayed for 33 years, until retirement. He loved his job and the entire Pepsi family. He was a member of the Grandview Heights Bobcat Boosters, an organizer of many Cuban conventions and gatherings, international festivals, and longtime President of the Cuban Circle of Columbus. He loved all sports, especially if his children or grandchildren were playing. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Alberto and Vicenta Perez, wife Rosa Llaneza Perez, children Vicki Perez Speakman, Alberto "Bertin" Perez, Jorge Perez and daughter-in-law Idania Ruiz. Survived by sons Orlando Ruiz, Luis Perez (Denise "DeeDee"), Miguel "Mikey" Perez (Yianni Vitellas),son-in-law Mike Speakman; grandchildren Christina Ruiz (Jon Carlaw), Danny Ruiz, Katie Speakman (Joy Taylor), Travis Speakman (Kian Weaver), Louie Perez (Anne), Anthony Perez (Alex), Nicolas (Josie); Great grandchildren Manny Perez and Aiden & the Weaver-Speakman boys. Also, and incredibly, all siblings (in their 90s) Elvira Perez Ramos, Diego Perez and Gustavo Perez; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 4-7pm Thursday, September 9 at JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue. Graveside Service and Burial will be held Friday 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 6440 South High Street Lockbourne, OH 43137. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to donate to Alberto's daughter's fund for cancer research and programs to Vicki Speakman Memorial Fund, http://celebrate.vickispeakman.org or 5894 Cove Point Court
Columbus OH 43228. TO VIEW AND SIGN THE ON-LINE CONDOLENCES PLEASE VISIT WWW.JOHNQUINT.COM



Condolences for Alberto Perez


From : Nancy
To : Luis, Deedee and family
Date: September 7th 2021

I know the grief you must be feeling and how you will miss Al but what a legacy, what cherished memories you will always have of this beautiful man! It was a privilege to have known him. lots of love and hugs to you both and my nephews and nieces
From : Angie Mellon
To : The Family
Date: September 9th 2021

I send my condolences to the family. I worked with Al at Mount Carmel in the pharmacy. He was always such a joy to work with. I always loved hearing all his stories about his life experiences. He will be missed by so many.
From : Randal Miles
To : the Family and friends of Al Perez
Date: September 9th 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Al at Mount Carmel West, he brought joy to everyone he worked with. His quick smile, his suave personality, his wonderful stories, and most of all his obvious care of other people. He left a world touched by him and left it better than before he was on it.
From : Ken Doolittle, II
To : Louie, Mikey, and family
Date: September 9th 2021

Hello, sorry for your loss. Many amazing memories. Al always had a friendly greeting and interest and concern for our family and a good story about his. Best Regards, Kenn
From : Marian Baumann
To : The Perez Family
Date: September 9th 2021

I am very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved father and grandfather. It was always a joy to see him and talk to him. He ate at my father’s restaurant many times when he worked for Pepsi.
Your father and all of you will be in my prayers.
God bless. %uD83D%uDC95%uD83D%uDE4F
From : Christie and Fred Kaufman
To : The Perez Family
Date: September 10th 2021

We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful father and know you will all be missing him so much. He was an inspiration to all with his vigor for life and being so active in his advanced years. So happy that you were fortunate to have him in your lives for so long and that he lived to see great grandchildren. The Perez family story is so amazing primarily because of Alberto and Rosa and their love for you. Love to all. Christie and Fred
From : Clarissa Piquero Kierner
To : The Perez Family
Date: September 10th 2021

I have so many beloved childhood memories attending the summer meetings of the Circulo Cubano in Grandview with my parents Mario and Clara. Sr. Perez was a legend and very loved by all of us who were able to call him a friend. He always treated me as a beloved family member even though I am sure I interrupted and often distracted the mens many boisterous games of dominos. My heart grieves with you all. Sending much love from the Piquero family and prayers for peace and comfort - heaven certainly gained another angel.
From : Clara piquero
To : Alberto Perez family
Date: September 16th 2021

I will never forget the first time I met Alberto Perez in the summer of 1986 when our family was relocated to Columbus Ohio from New York City. It was on my first visit to a Kroger grocery store and needing to use the public phone (no cell phones like we have now) to call my husband that I met Alberto. The phone I needed was located by the customer service area, outside the groceries area. When I reached the phone area there was a man using it, Alberto. He was speaking to someone In Spanish and given that I was within earshot, it was easy for me to hear the conversation of this tall man with a strong voice, wearing a Pepsi Cola uniform.


When he finished his conversation he apologized for making me wait but given that I heard him speak in Spanish, I immediately asked him for his nationality. When he said he was Cuban and that he was a member of the great Circulo Cubano of Columbus which my husband and family were invited to join a few days earlier, I laughed with joy as we were planning to join the group.


Through the ensuing years, we had great summer days enjoying each other’s company. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Pérez and Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Alonso for welcoming my husband, Mario Piquero, me, and our children into your nurturing bosom.


Since that eventful per chance meeting with Alberto, he, Rosa, Orlando, and Zuny became our extended family; domino games for the guys, eating together, conversing with each other, playing lottery games for the ladies, etc., it was all great always being able to spend summer with our children and our new friends. We are, very sorry indeed to say a final goodbye to Alberto, our dear friend.


Signed,
-- ~~~~Clara, the lady with many hats~~~~ Memory is the inkwell of our past emotions . . . We are always bound and tied up in this well of memories and always react according to the memories they leave in us. My inkwell is full of memories that have mapped my mind and they all contribute to how I think and who I am today. All of my past memories in this well will wear a special and unique hat. . . I need to wear this especial hat to communicate the ideas expressed throughout my writings.
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From : Jennie Hanlon Holsinger
To : The Perez Family
Date: October 3rd 2021

Mr. Al Perez was the boss at my very first job working in a Pepsi booth at the Ohio State Fair. He was a very kind and patient man. My most sincere condolences to Mikey and the entire Perez family.