Mr. Jacob A. Perkins

UTICA - Mr. Jacob A. Perkins, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at MVHS at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jacob’s spirit will live on in the many lives he will touch through organ and tissue donation. Born in Rome, NY on July 8, 1992, Jacob was the son of Kimberly (Monohan) Perkins. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and continued his education at MVCC where he earned an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts with emphasis in Science. Jacob excelled in Retail Management. His pleasant personality and style proved him to be exceptional in caring for his customers and accommodating their needs. His clientele left with a lasting impression, and they were proud to place their fashion needs in his hands. He truly touched the hearts of all those he met and served. Jacob was also a talented performer and a gifted singer. A member of Showstoppers and the Hartford Players Youth Theater (HPYT), he won many competitions and auditions from fairs to talent searches. Jacob was warm, generous, and charismatic. He was blessed with an innate ability to make those in his life feel special. He was a parishioner of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and a member of their choir. Jacob is survived by his mother, Kim Perkins and Dan Amado; maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Monohan-Yessian and her husband Richard; maternal step-grandmother, Barbara Monohan; aunt and uncles, Daniel T. Monohan III, and Heather and Gregory Humphrey; several great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, including Ryan Laffey; Jessica and Steven Beck and their two sons, Paxton and Griffen; triplets Tyler, Trevor, and Shane Humphrey; and Carissa Humphrey; his special companion, Stephanie Wurz; and a host of faithful friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Daniel T. Monohan, Jr. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Elizabeth Medical Center for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Jacob’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday at 12:00 noon at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno.

Mr. Jacob A. Perkins

July 8, 1992 - November 13, 2018