Antonio "Tony" Perello, Jr.

Antonio "Tony" Perello Jr, 69, of Houston, Texas passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. Tony was born July 26, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Antonio Perello and Rosa Andina Galindo Perello. Tony was a member of the Catholic faith and was a retired Computer Technician although he continued working part time until his death. Tony proudly served his country as part of the U. S. Army 327th Signal Company returning from the Vietnam War in March 1971. Tony never met a stranger. His warm demeanor, eager personality, and profound kindness were magnetic to all who came in contact with him. You always walked away with a new friend. Tony had many interests, but his real passions lied in books and history. Namely, books about history. Whether it was a biography about Catherine de Medici, or an anthology of military history, he devoured it from cover to cover. Birthdays and Christmases always saw at least 4 new additions to his personal library. A book, was always the perfect present for Tony. Above all, Tony loved to travel. He was a traveler in his heart, in his soul, and in his life. His wanderlust spanned across 4 continents, where he immersed himself in the culture, language, and daily life of whatever country he visited. Whenever he returned from his travels, he always had new stories, recommendations, and a few hundred pictures to be shared with friends or at the next Perello family gathering. Tony is survived by his sister, Rosa Perello Landry and husband Ronald of Groves; four brothers, Luis Perello and wife Carmen of Sugar Land, Mario Perello of Houston, Ricardo Perello and wife Lori of Georgia, and Ruben Perello and wife Judy of Sugar Land; also numerous loving nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family all over Honduras. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.