Bradley Joseph Perkovich

United States Marine Corps Sergeant Bradley Joseph Perkovich passed away on February 15, 2025, due to complications stemming from a service-connected medical condition. 

Raised in a proud military family, Perkovich grew up alongside his older brother and younger sister as a self-described “Navy Brat.” His childhood was shaped by frequent moves, and the strong values of service and patriotism passed down through generations of military service on both sides of his family. While just 17 years old, Perkovich enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1999, choosing to forge his own path of service rather than follow the Army and Navy traditions of many of his relatives. He spent his formative years in Opelika, Alabama, where he remained through his high school graduation in May 2000 before departing for boot camp at Parris Island and beginning a journey of service that would shape the course of his life. 

Perkovich loved being a Marine and took great pride in serving his country. He served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and willingly put service before personal opportunity when he volunteered for his second deployment rather than attend flight school. His dedication and commitment were recognized through numerous awards and decorations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, as well as a Letter of Appreciation and Certificate of Appreciation. 

Perkovich met his wife, Mary Anne, while they were both working at a restaurant in Auburn, Alabama. Their relationship grew from a workplace friendship into a lifelong partnership built on love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Among their most cherished memories were the births of their two sons. Perkovich embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly and was an incredibly proud dad. While those milestones held a special place in their hearts, Mary Anne treasures the countless everyday moments that may have seemed ordinary to others but meant everything to them. 

Leaving behind a legacy of patriotism and pride, Perkovich took tremendous pride in his service to the nation while also cherishing his role as a father and the family he loved so deeply. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his memory lives on through the stories shared by those who knew and loved him. Mary Anne and their children visit the National Cemetery where a portion of his ashes were laid to rest and continue to celebrate the things that mattered most to him. Perkovich’s life stands as a testament to service, family, and the enduring impact one person can have on those around them. 

United States Marine Corps Sergeant Bradley Joseph Perkovich is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Anne, and their beloved sons. 

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on the Perkovich family home through the Gold Star Family Home Program.