Nicholas Parrino Obituary

A Gulf States Utilities retiree with 29 years of service, he passed away at age 80 on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at his home in Denham Springs. He was a native of Cheneyville and a Korean War Army veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, July 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 1, from 8:30 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Frank Uter. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice K. Parrino; sons, Anthony Parrino and wife Karen, and Nick Parrino III and wife Leslie; grandchildren, Danielle and husband Giovanni Estrada, Patrick Parrino, Angela and husband Justin Lemoine, Kelley Parrino, Stephen Parrino Jr., Alison and husband Patrick McCowan, Nicholas Parrino IV, Adrianna Parrino and Christine LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Haylea and Mackenzie Lemoine, Leland Riley, Maggie, Jonah, Kelsey, Emma, Mary, Isaiah, Levi, Sophie and Sarah Estrada, and Nathan Landry; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Van Stevens, and Lucille and Thomas Vidrine, of Baton Rouge; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Crystal Parrino, of Dry Prong; sister-in-law, Violet Parrino Norris; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Josephine Parrino; son, Stephen Parrino Sr.; brothers, Peter, Sam, Morris and Nicholas Jr.; Carlo and Joe; and sisters, Mary, Josie, Bessie and Marie. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice in the name of Nicholas Parrino Jr. Please visit the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2011.
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Donna, Alison & Steve: I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Father in Law and Pawpaw. My sympathies to the entire Parrino family as well. I only met Mr Nick once and that was at Alison's graduation party. From reading the entries on this guest book, I can tell he was a very well liked and respected man. May he Rest in Peace.
Stacy Day

Stacy Day

August 4, 2011

Dear Pawpaw,
I love and miss you sooooo much and wish you didn't have to leave. I hope to be just like you when I grow up. I Want remind everyone of wonderful you were. I will especially miss sitting in your lap on your chair, riding bikes with you,and doing jobs special jobs for you. I love you soooooo much.?
Love your babygirl,
Haylea Nicole

Haylea Lemoine

August 1, 2011

My husband and I both had the pleasure of working with Nick at Gulf States Utilities many years ago. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.

John & Gina Guzzardo

August 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We did not know of Mr. Nick's passing till after the services this morning. We will attend a special mass this week for him and your family. Our neighborhood will miss him sitting on the bench feeding the ducks. LSU has another angel in heaven.
Pat and Karen

Karen Sanders

August 1, 2011

I'm not sure where to even begin. Let me start by saying that I am very thankfull for all the great memories you have left us with. I came into the Parrino family at the age of 16 and you guys welcomed me with opened arms. I feel like the luckiest man in the world to have you and Maw Maw as part of my life. You have no need to worry about your girls Haylea, Mackenzie, and Angela cause they are in good hands with me and you watching from above. We are all very saddened by this but we are a very strong family and we will all pull together and surround Maw Maw with all the love and support she needs. You will be forever loved and never forgotten.

Justin Lemoine

July 31, 2011

Sorry we will not be able to attend the services for Mr. Nick, but we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy.

Vic Glaviano

July 31, 2011

Dear Tena, I am sorry for your loss. You are so dear. Know that you are loved. Hugs from Patti

Patti Powell

July 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parrino Family. Our deepest Sympathy to all of you.
Paul & Lisa Kerst

Paul Kerst

July 31, 2011

Gary and I are send our sincere condolences. I've always admired the closeness and unity in your family. I will forever remember Mr. Parrino's sunny disposition and fantastic sense of humor. You are all in our thoughts.

Brandy McInnis

July 31, 2011

Nick I am really going to miss you. It was nice to have a fellow Cheneyville person close by. I'll really miss you at the auction every Tuesday night, and I'll always remember the times you helped me out when one of my items was not getting any bids. Several times I know you got stuck buying one of my items that you didn't really want. I hate to think of walking down the isle at 4:00 mass on Saturdays and not seeing you sitting in the same place. You have enriched my life greatly and I thank you for that. Gordon Hood

July 31, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

July 30, 2011

Our depest sympathy to the Parrino Family. Tony and Crystial our thougts are with you this sad day.

James Arnold

July 30, 2011

I miss ya Pops........ even though we didn't go over there to ya house like we should have I still loved ya...... hope ya knew that...... glad to have shared the Parrino name xxxxxxxx

not sure it worked the first time so forgive me if my message is twice

Alison Parrino

July 30, 2011

I miss ya Pops........ even though we didn't go over there to ya house like we should have I still loved ya...... hope ya knew that...... glad to have shared the Parrino name xxxxxxxx

Alison Parrino

July 30, 2011

we are so very sad for your loss. "mr. nick" always had a big smile and kind words for us, especially my grandson cole, eve since they became neighbors. we will miss him terribly, as will everyone who knew him. what a true gentleman. god bless your sweet family.

kathy knox

July 30, 2011

Dear Ms. Janice,
Mr. Nick was a wonderful person and he will be missed greatly. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and in my heart. Sincerely,

Jo Ann Martrain

July 30, 2011

To the Parrino Family: My deepest Sympathy to all of you . My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Juanita Martinez Cozier

Juanita Martinez Cozier

July 30, 2011

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