Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Age 80
PAWTUCKET - Richard D. Parent, 80, of Pawtucket passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Helen (McManus) Parent. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late George and Alice (Quinn) Parent.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Richard was an army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Pawtucket firefighter for twenty years, serving most of his time on Ladder 2, Cottage Street Station, retiring in 1988. He was a member of IAFF, local 1261, the Pawtucket Firemans Relief Association, Pawtucket Fire Department Historical Society, and the Pawtucket Police and Firefighters Retirees Association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Steven, Christopher, and Michael Parent, a brother, G. David Parent, and five grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements by Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, Pawtucket. For condolences, www.oneillfuneralhomes.com
Dear Helen and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing. We want you to know that we have you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Pat, Terry and family
Pat and Terrt
January 31, 2016
Dear Helen and family, Ray and I are sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Lots of wonderful memories to remember him by.
Ray Mathieu and Nancy McAdams
January 25, 2016
Dear Steve,
I extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Always remember the wonderful memories and keep them close to your heart.
Fondly,
Shirley (Mrs. V's friend)
Shirley Girard
January 19, 2016 | North Smithfield, RI
Steve, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Christine and Ernest Moulico
January 18, 2016 | North Smithfield, RI
Helen, Steve, Chris & Michael,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband/father.
Lucille Larivee
January 17, 2016 | Lincoln, RI
David, Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I have Wonderful memories of us all down Ocean Grove with our parents! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharlene Boulay
January 17, 2016 | Lincoln, RI
Dear Steve, On behalf of the Minuteman Buick Club, I'd like to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I too had a "Buick connection" with my Dad, and the memories are treasured... as they will be by you as well I'm sure. Mike Mikush
Michael Mikush
January 16, 2016 | Bridgewater, MA
Helen, Steven, Christopher and Michael
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you.
Barbara, Joe, Ken and Jay Simonelli
Barbara Simonelli
January 16, 2016 | Pawtucket, RI
From the Walsh family on Broadway, our sincere condolences.
James Walsh
January 16, 2016
