Meriden, Connecticut
Mar 26, 1936 – Jan 13, 2022
Fredericke Lee ParrisFredericke Lee Parris, 85, of Hamden, beloved husband of Emma Holmes Parris, passed away on January 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Milford, CT, son of the late Ferdinando and Edna Parris. He was founder and leader of the 5 Satins, known for the immortal classic "In...
Read MoreI had the pleasure of meeting you at a diner on the corner of Skiff and Whitney, the name escapes me but the memory of my father introducing you to me will always be in my heart. My you rest in peace. Thank you for giving beauty to this world.
Bob Marioni Jr.
February 21, 2022 | Friend
I sang with Fred at the brookside apartments with Kenny Nolan. Before they were The Satins. Fred was a goo d friend and Marty Krogel and Tom. We're awesome guys too.
Tad Proshansky
February 08, 2022
Heaven just gained an Angel THANK YOU for all the great music..Still listen to it It was a pleasure meeting you in the 90's.. May you rest in peace
Suzanne Casey
February 08, 2022
Fred As graduates of Hillhouse H.S. Class of 1953, we dedicated ourselves to the theme of service to mankind in whatever path the Lord laid out. Fred, your path over the past 65 years in the entertainment field has given us the pleasure of the talented musical service you provided and especially your hit song "In the Still of the Night" which will be forever in our hearts and always a reminder of you. We give thanks in our prayers for you are with our Lords choir. Ed Funaro Sr On...
Ed Funaro Sr
January 24, 2022
Yvon and family: I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Parris. God bless your family.. You guys are an awesome family and always good to me when I was a kid. Xoxoxo
Tracey O´Connor DeMilo
January 23, 2022
When my wife and I married, in 1980, in Los Angeles, when the band took a break, my family and I got up on stage and sang "In the Still of the Night". This was the first time I was allowed to sing lead on a song!
Stuart Miller
January 22, 2022 | Other
One of the best days of my life was the day I got to meet Mr. Parris at the coffee shop where I was working at the time. Knowing my love of great music, my coworker asked if I knew who he was. The singer of my favorite song of all time was standing at my cash register. I could have fainted. Instead, I gained my composure and got to spend a few minutes talking to a musical legend and his beautiful wife. I'll never forget that day. To his family, my prayers are with you. His iconic music and...
Erin Hatt
January 22, 2022 | Other
Thank you for the great music that you provide for us all these years condolences to your family God bless
Frank Rakiec jr
January 20, 2022
When I was a young man... my band had the good fortune of playing along with Fred Parris and the 5 Satins. We provided the music and fred and the 5 Satins did their show. Loved them then and now. So sorry to hear of his passing for I will remember them until the day I die. God Bless
Bob Lieto
January 19, 2022 | Friend
