Alfred J. Perlongo

Alfred J. Perlongo, age 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.  He was born on February 11, 1948 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Fred and Lydia (Bianchi) Perlongo.  He attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1966.  Al married Janice Beauchamp on February 28, 1970 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River.  The couple celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary this year.  He was employed as a carpenter and as a shoe repairman with his father at Fred’s Shoe Service and then took over the business after his father’s passing.  Al was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Carpenters Union, and Sons of the American Legion at Alfred Branchini Post #17, where he served as a past Commander.  He was a 38 year member of the Iron River Fire Department then the West Iron County Fire Department and retired as Fire Chief on December 31, 2014.  Al was very community minded and served as an Iron River City Councilmember from July 1994 to March 1996 and again in January 2012 to April 2013. He served as Mayor of Iron River from April 1996 to December 2001.  He was a very active member and chairperson of board for 911 Dispatch in Iron County and the City’s Recreation Plans.  He enjoyed spending time at camp with his grandsons, hunting, and being involved with the fire department.  Al was also an avid sports fan and was a member of the “chain gang” for West Iron football. Al is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Derek (Koren) Perlongo of Iron River; grandsons, Noah and Nickalas Perlongo; special friends, Mike and Sandy Goriesky and their sons and Father George Maki; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler James Perlongo. Funeral services will be Friday, June 14, 2019 at 11am at St Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial.  Members of the Iron County Firemen's Association and other firefighters will form an honor guard at the service.  Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Iron County Fire Department. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alfred J. Perlongo, please visit our flower store.