Passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Lilyan Perlson and his brother Leslie Perlson. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Randy Perlson, his children Aaron Perlson, Rachel (David) Mirsky, Joshua (Michele) Perlson; grandchildren Samantha (Alex) Kopicki, Abraham Wexler, Ariella Wexler, Genevieve Perlson, great-grandson Logan Kopicki, and brother Gary (Nancy) Perlson.
Michael was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, NY but spent his childhood years in Baltimore, MD. He received his PhD in Industrial Psychology from Purdue University and met the love of his life, Randy, as neighbors in a NYC apartment building. Michael’s other loves included his children and grandchildren, The Mets, playing Bridge, and his devoted little shih-tzu, Ollie.
Funeral Services will be held on WEDNESDAY May 7, 2025 at 1 PM at Temple B’rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Avenue). CLICK HERE for a map to Temple.
A procession will follow to White Haven Memorial Park.
The family will sit Shiva at 1491 East Avenue on Wednesday (May 7th) from 6 – 8 PM, Thursday (May 8th) from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM and Friday (May 9th) from 2 – 4 PM. The family requests that you please park in the parking lot next door at the Academy of Medicine (1441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610). CLICK HERE for a map to Shiva.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Michael’s memory. CLICK HERE to donate online.
