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Little River... Peter Walter Perog, 78, died peacefully in his sleep from a short-term illness surrounded by his children on Monday, August 22, 2016. Mr. Perog was born in Yonkers, New York on April 15, 1938, son of the late Walter Julius and Olga Bybel Perog. Peter was born unexpectedly after his twin brother, Walter Jr.'s birth. Peter was a caring, funny, bright individual with a love for his family. He had an easy smile, a contagious laugh, and will be missed by many. He graduated from Bogota High School, and Wilkes University in 1960 where he lettered in soccer and initiated the first college golf team. Mr. Perog served in the US Marine Corps prior to Senior Accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Manager of the Import/Export Division of General Foods International, and Controller of Great Gorge Ski Resort. After 20 years of owning his CPA practice in Sparta, New Jersey, he retired in 1996 to Little River, South Carolina, and spent time at his penthouse in Atlantic City, NJ. Mr. Perog was an avid golfer and boater. He was a member of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club in Sparta, NJ, the Grand Strand Association in Myrtle Beach, SC, the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club, OD Shag Club, and Coastal Ski and Outing Club. He enjoyed traveling and loved the ambience of South Carolina living. Mr. Perog is survived by his twin brother Walter, his wife Diana, Ridgewood, NJ; his children Douglas Perog, Westbrook, ME, and Carolyn Leigh, Cambridge, MA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel located on Business 9 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Friday, August 26, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the funeral home with Evangelist Beaver Greenway officiating. Burial will follow in North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Long Bay Symphony, 1107 48th Avenue N., Suite 310-E, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 where Mr. Perog has made legacy gifts, the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502, or Heartland Hospice, 2411 N. Oak Street, Suite 108, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel is serving the family.

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Peter Walter Perog

April 15, 1938 - August 22, 2016