David B. Perron, 48, died Wednesday at his home. He was born in Holyoke, son of Bruce and Dianne Perron, grew up in Granby and graduated from Pathfinder High School. David continued his education at UMASS Stockbridge for two years studying horticulture. He moved to South Hadley in the 90's and worked at his parent's restaurant The Egg & I, before helping with the opening and management of The Roost (adjacent to the Egg & I). He moved to the Cape in 2009, met the love of his life Ellie, and married her in 2015. David had a giving heart and volunteered at many community kitchens, including cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner annually. He enjoyed spending time with friends, was very creative, loved music, and the ocean. He also was an avid beach glass and Lego collector.

He leaves his wife Ellie (Bellisle) Perron, his parents Bruce and Dianne Perron of South Hadley, his brother Christopher Perron, his wife Elizabeth Perron, and their three children Caleb, Grace, and Samuel, mother-in-law Joyce Nasin, sister-in-law Stacy Bellisle and her daughter Joanna Malapetsas of Columbia, CT, his Godparents Mary Hall & Bob Williams, and his best friend since childhood Marc Dempsey of South Hadley.

Calling hours will be held at O'Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley on Friday May 23rd from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM. A CELEBRATION OF DAVID'S LIFE WILL BE HELD AT 2PM.