Ordained - October 29, 1983
Died - June 6, 2015
Deacon John Noel Parrish, 77, formerly of Cresson, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his home in Mint Hill, NC.
Deacon John was formerly employed as a Store Manager for the A&P Grocery store, Maryland Parole & Probation Officer, and was Facilities Manager for St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a Deacon for 33 years having served Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Laurel, MD and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.
Deacon John loved caring for his wild birds, was an avid gardener, and was a jack of all trades handyman. He always had a story to tell with a quick witted sense of humor. He had a deep devotion to his Catholic faith, was patriarch of the family, was a role model for all, and was always willing to lend a hand putting others’ needs before his own.
Deacon John was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Dorothy (Noel) Parrish, his uncle and aunt, Joseph and Stella Parrish, and his two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Parrish, as well as many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Ivory) Parrish; his four daughters, Bonnie Seasely (Kevin), Reba Thoreson (Jeff), Janice Pietrowski (Walt), and Kim Butler (Lee); his son, Ronald Parrish; his sister, Paula Mitchell; as well as his 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 9, and from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Wednesday, June 10, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 8451 Idlewild Road in Charlotte, NC. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at the church, with interment immediately following in Sunset Memory Gardens.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region for the loving care provided to their husband and father.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church - Facilities Fund, Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.
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