He was the husband of the late Carole Ann (Testa) Parrott who passed away on October 15, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Zelia (Soares) Parrott.
Our father was truly an amazing man. Through his devotion to our mother, we learned how we should love and honor our partners. Through his faith, we learned patience and acceptance. Through his charity, we learned how to give and share of ourselves. And with his intelligence, we were taught life’s lessons to be used in all of our endeavors.
Before earning his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Roger Williams University, he served bravely and honorably for our country in Vietnam as a soldier for the Army National Guard. He had expressed to me how frightened and anxious he was to get back home to his loving wife and start his journey as a husband and father.
In his business, he was so proud to be working side by side with his sons, Michael and William, always looking forward to teaching them the trade he spent his lifetime perfecting. He hoped that the knowledge he instilled in them would pave the way for a successful journey with their own families. And to his daughter, Sheri, he instilled a sense of strength and fortitude to combat any obstacle in her path. To his grandsons, Michael and Matthew, he carried a pride with him that can only be experienced by a grandfather. He expressed a love and joy that truly warmed his heart. Whenever he spoke of them, the expression on his face was of undeniable love and warmth.
My father’s charity has been commended by all of the organizations he was a part of, especially with the Big Brothers of Rhode Island where he served as President and treasurer, also receiving the Humanitarian Award for all his service to that organization. His commitment to his positions and the lifelong relationship he had with his Little Brother, Tim, is to be admired.
He was also Treasurer for The Holy Name Society, 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Chaplin for the Disabled American Veterans for Chapter 3 in RI, Sergeant of Arms for the state of RI Disabled American Veterans and the president of the Sons of Italy “Loggia Vittora”.
In addition to his children, William and his wife, Maria, and his grandchildren, Nicol, Benito and his wife, Jesse, and Elijah, Michael and his wife, Kimberly, and his grandchildren, Michael and Mathew, his daughter Sheri and her husband, Mark, as well as his brothers and sister, and nephews and nieces that he was so proud of. He would relay countless stories of his siblings that would more often lead to laughter and delight.
Although he has left us behind, our memory of him and all that he was will always be moving forward.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the PONTARELLI-MARINO FUNERAL HOME, 971 Branch Ave., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial with Military Honors to follow in St. Ann Cemetery.
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