ELIAS PEREZ 1937 - 2015 SPRINGFIELD - Elias Perez, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 24, 2015. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on January 23, 1937 to the late Anastasio and Josefina (Gonzalez) Perez. Owner of Castilian Barber Shop for many years and a faithful member of the Spanish Christian Church, Elias leaves to cherished his memory his wife of 56 years, Olga (Hernandez) Perez, his children Joel (and predeceased spouse Brad), Lillian Berrios, Nancy Cusimano, Eric (and his wife Bonnie) , Rene (and his wife Ida) and Michael. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Brian, Justin, Elvis, Catiria, Cristina, Jovanny and Isabella along with his great grandchildren, his brothers, nieces, nephews and his many friends. Calling hours for Elias will be Monday June 29 at the Spanish Christian Church, 565 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA from 5 – 8pm. There will be a funeral service on Tuesday June 30 at 9am followed by the burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, 426 Bay Street, Springfield, MA. For additional information please visit www.puertadelcielo.com.