WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The leader of a western suburb has died at a young age.
Westchester village President Frank Perry died on Wednesday after a "short battle with cancer". He was just 50 years old. A posting on the village's Facebook page said Perry died with his family by his side.
He was married and had a daughter. Visitation is set for Monday. A burial service will be held on Tuesday.
"President Perry loved this community and made sure that a solid team was put in place that handles all of the day to day operations of the Village," the village wrote in the post.
"On behalf of the rest of the Board and employees of the Village, we thank you and are committed to carrying on President Perry’s many initiatives that we have begun."
One of the more recent postings on Perry's Facebook page shows West Chester residents smiling in front of the village's holiday lights display. A message from Perry gave best wishes for a happy holiday season.
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