Carlos Perez's Obituary
Carlos Manuel Perez
“Charlie”
Age 78 of Tampa, FL
Passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born in Havana, Cuba, to Francisco and Adela Perez,
Charlie was the youngest of six children and moved to Tampa as a young boy.
In the mid-1960s, Charlie met and fell in love with Frances Rudolph, and they married on August 28,
1965. Together, they had two children. Although they divorced a few years ago, he never remarried, as
Frances remained his one true love until the day he died.
Carlos is pre-deceased by his parents and siblings:
Tony, Orlando, Raul, Lola Bernardez, and Maria Sanchez.
He is survived by his beloved Frances Perez, along with his two children:
- Tammy Gunderson Cooner (Mitch)
- Rodney “Papo” (Angie)
He is also survived by his grandchildren:
- Alan Gunderson II (Sara)
- Alana Gunderson Downs (Joe)
- Alex Meyer
- Michael "Mikey" Tarnovsky
Arianna Perez
Mariah Perez
Additionally, he leaves behind two great-grandchildren: Colton Gunderson and Evelyn Downs.
Charlie was a master plumber who worked for Henry Gonzalez Plumbing for over 35 years, as well as at
La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City for a time.
He believed in hard work and had a deep love for his family, America and the Lord.
Charlie worked hard, loved life, and lived it the way he wanted to live it.
He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever
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