Virginia (Ocasio) Perez, 51, of New Bedford died Monday August 23, 2004 at Hallmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Leoncio Perez.

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Francisco and Reymunda (Sosa) Ocasio , she lived in New Bedford for the past ten years.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter and two sons; several brothers and sisters; and several grandchildren.

Her Committal Service will be held on Thursday August 26, 2004 at 10 AM in Rural Cemetery.