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James Parent Obituary
WESTERLO - James C. "Bub" Parent, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Bub was born in Peekskill on September 30, 1952, a son of the late Clifford and Gladys Richards Parent. He graduated from Yorktown High School, The King's College, with a Bachelor of Science in 1974, and Mercy University with a Master of Arts in 1998. Bub resided in Yorktown Heights until 1998, in Wauconda, Ill., from 1999, until retiring to Westerlo in 2011. He worked in corporate management and sales for Best Locks and Parksite, Inc.
Bub was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Westerlo. He spent four years in Peru as a missionary with SAM Missions. He enjoyed playing guitar and bass with the worship team at church, and was a member of the Tuesday morning men's group. Bub enjoyed building, woodworking, carpentry, and attending local dirt track stock car racing.
Bub is survived by his wife, Miriam Stark Parent; brother, Gerald W. Parent; son, Tim (Colleen), and his sons, Elliot and Andrew Parent; daughter, Jenny (Stephen), and her children, Schuyler Uyterlinde, Julia, Patrick, and Lily Meudt.
The funeral will be Saturday, January 11, at 10:30 a.m., in the First Baptist Church of Westerlo, 618 State Route 143, Westerlo. The family will receive visitors at the church at 10 a.m. for a half-hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Westerlo Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Camp Pinnacle, or the Westerlo Baptist Church Camper Scholarships will be appreciated. Condolences may be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com
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Sam Mazzotti
January 13, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lyaysan Almuratova
January 13, 2025
I know that this is lily´s grandpa and I hope lily heals from her grief soon!!
Robert Manson
January 10, 2025
James, rest in peace. God bless you.
John Bliss
January 6, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Jim and can easily say he was one of the most Godly, humble, and sincere men I have ever met. Jim is celebrating with the Saints in Heaven for a life well lived serving Christ. I will miss you Jim, but know I will see you again someday.
Paul Dineen
January 6, 2025
Jim was such a positive influence for me , his faith in our Lord Jesus Christ was strong and he help me understand and believe I alway had Christ to carry me through times of trouble and lessen my anxieties . His sense of humor , intelligence and steady calm demeanor were a blessing in my life ! I celebrated his life and trust that Jim is at peace with our heavinly Father ! RIP good friend I have missed you . By the way Jim also had leading man Hollywood looks ! Amen
Paul J. Dineen
BRIAN UNSER SR
January 5, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
BRIAN UNSER SR
RICHARD TRAVIS
January 5, 2025
I always thought when he was younger he reminded me of Barry Gibb with his grand smile. Bub always made people feel better about themselves and the world just by being around him. The Lord has a great guy with him and we have lost a grand friend.
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