Ryan Perreira
Dean was known to me as “papa Smurf.” He was always trying to teach me how to “pop and lock” a popping movement during high school. He was fun, engaging, smart and just one of the guys.He was in band with me and played the most unique instrument, the bassoon. He was in our jazz band and also played with us at the Kauai Surf’s M.A.S.H parties.I’m so happy that I was considered a friend. He was planning on attending our class reunion this May according to him last year. I will give Dean a moment of silence at our reunion.Ryan Perreira