11-21-1962 til 09/24/2020
Neal was born on November 21st 1962 to parents, Joan and Neal Loth who was in the Army and stationed in Huntsville Alabama before being transfered overseas. Mom & Baby Neal then returned to Chicago to live with her parents to find work and raise Neal until Dad returned from service. Shortly thereafter Mom & Dad fell out of love and divorced. Baby Neal was nurtured very well by all members of the family including Grandparents Fred & Rose, and Sisters Nancy & Susan. Mom's Job at Johnson & Johnson eventually brought her in contact with Harry Parant and after a year of courtship, they were married and Neal was adopted by Harry and given the Parant name.
As Neal grew, he was constantly active and curious about everything. He loved working with his hands taking things apart to learn their inner workings; a trait which continued thru-out his life. After high school, Neal went on to earn Associates Degrees in a Diesel
Technology and Tool & Die Manufacturing. Resourceful and Hard Working were his trademarks in his working career as a Diesel Mechanic, Mold Maker, Machinist, CNC Programmer and Machining Shop Supervisor.
While not much for Book Learning, Neal was very quick to absorb new ideas and always sought to try new ways to improve with an adventurous spirit. His fun passions were in Swimming & Scuba Diving, Fishing, Boating and anything to do with being on or in the water. He also was avid about Body Building and competed with gusto for several years and kept up his workout routine. He loved his Motorcycles too. Even after a serious accident which almost took his life.
At age 25, Neal married Phyllis and settled in Mantua, Ohio. They had 2 children, Jessica and Joseph who are now full grown and pursuing their own careers. The marriage ended in divorce after ten years and each has gone on their own ways to find happiness. Neal moved to Florida for about 10 years to be closer to relatives. He was greatly trouble with the passing of his Mom, Joan and then moved to South Carolina to live closer to Harry.
His kind nature and sense of humor was ever-present in his persona and interactions.
In later life, Neal began to appreciate traveling to the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, Utah and Wisconsin with Harry. Their RV Trips and Cruises together rekindled a lasting bond beyond life itself.
May He Rest in Peace with Our Lord.
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