Lawrence Anthony Parente

Lawrence “Larry” Parente was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20th, 1966 to Rocco and Lucille Parente, who have predeceased him. He is survived by his sister Anne Marie, his aunts Mary and Angela, his cousins, his extended family, and an abundance of friends.

Larry moved with his family to Staten Island as a child, and he grew up to be a respected and well-loved man. To know Larry was truly to love him, and he left a footprint on the heart of anyone who was blessed to know him.

From a child, he always considered a stranger “a friend he hasn’t met yet.” He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. Larry had friends from all walks of life and he respected and loved each one individually. He had friends he met as he embarked on his journey of life at elementary school and his friends from Tottenville, as well as the friends he made at his job with the DOT Highway Department in Staten Island, where he worked for 30+ years until his retirement.

In retirement, he kept up with everyone, never letting time or distance come in between. He was in constant contact with his sister, Anne Marie, speaking every day, and although he was the younger brother, he became her advisor, confidante, protector and best friend. They shared a special bond that grew ever stronger.

Larry was a free spirit. He loved animals since his youth, and at age 4 he attempted to take a baby goat home from the Catskill game farm. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, loving God’s artistry as he sat on his porch in Pennsylvania sipping coffee and smoking a cigar. He enjoyed shooting pool, impersonating Elvis, listening to country music,rock, and older classics. He collected toys and was especially fond of Matchbox cars. He liked drawing funny comics to amuse his friends, and recently took up landscape painting. Mostly he loved hanging out with the guys.

Larry’s contagious smile lit up any room and he brought joy and his special brand of humor to any occasion. While we will miss him terribly, we know his race was done -- he crossed the finish line right into the arms of Jesus, who gently said “Well done, my faithful servant.” He will always be loved and missed beyond words and will continue to live through the hearts he filled. It’s not good-bye, just see ya later.

Visitation will be held at Casey-McCallum Rice Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308, US, on October 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again on October 18, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church, 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308, on October 19, 2026, at 11:00 am.

A Committal Service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 361 Sharrott Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309, on October 19, 2026, at 12:15 pm.