In loving memory of

LeRoy A. Parker
April 7, 1938 - October 17, 2001

LeRoy A. Parker, 63, of 904 Garfield Avenue, Marquette, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday from an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Parker was born on April 7, 1938 in Escanaba to the late Frank and Verna (Pirlot) Parker. He proudly served with the United States Navy from 1956 through March of 1959. On October 26, 1961, he married the former Alice V. Slattery at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette and together they had been married for almost 40 years.

LeRoy was a member of Local #414 and #506 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He retired in 1993 from Dresseler Mechanical Company as a plumber.

He enjoyed hunting, going to camp and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

LeRoy is survived by his loving wife, Alice; three devoted children, Mary Alice Parker and her friend John Reider of Marquette, LeRoy (Tracie) Parker of Manitowoc, WI and Michael (Jodi) Parker of Marquette; four wonderful grandchildren, Dustin, Joel, Jonas and Alyssa; two sisters, Clarabelle (Duane) Parker of Marquette and Marcella (William) Wilder of Marquette; a special cousin, Gordon Vincent of Powers, MI; also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home with the Rev. Msgr. Louis C. Cappo officiating. Interment will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from noon until the time of services at the funeral home.

Honorary escorts are Matthew Slattery, Derek Bressette, Gordon Vincent, Bill Wilder, Mick Vonck and John LaBonte.

Tributes

Melanie Murray wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time in your lives."

brenda (premeau) reynolds wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"my deepest sympathies are with u all. i just lost my dad too this summer, and i feel 4 u all. take care. love, brenda p.s. just take one day at a time and u will get though this but u will never forget."

Karen A. Barkley wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I'll always remember the amazing stories Uncle LeRoy told about the things he saw during the course of his workday. He was always such an amazing person to be around & never one to mince words. I'm very lucky to have such good memories of a wonderful Uncle. My Love & Prayers, Karen"

Therese A. (Slattery) Wood wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life. I hope you will be able to remember the happy and loving memories Uncle LeRoy gave to everyone around him. Love, Therese"

Mike & Wendy Rautio wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Alice, Our deepest sympathys are with you and your family during this time of mourning. Let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Our prayers are with you, Mike, Wendy, Lauren, & James"

Scott Slattery wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love Scott, Cindi, Jon and Leah"

Larry and Camie Miller wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Alice and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Love, Larry and Camie & Family"

carol, ken shipley wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"alice,marcy,clarabell, and mary. our prayers are with you."

Bob & Lisa Barkley wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Alice, I am very sorry to hear of Uncle LeRoy's passing. My prayers and heart go out to you and the kids. I will remember Uncle LeRoy for several reasons. One was the time I spent over an hour being told to "stand up" followed by "sit down, your too GD tall". Watching wrestling in your basement on a black and white TV for hours on end. How he would always make me call "Coke" by the proper northern name "Soda" only after a few days at your house. I can't remember a time that I was there as he came through the door from a long day, and he still made time to talk to me like it had been years. I will remember an Uncle, friend, straight shooter, and a fellow defender of this country's freedom in LeRoy. He will be missed but not forgotten. Love Buck"

Kay (Veiht) Glass wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Alice, So sorry to hear about Leroy. I know you have a lot of good memories. Keep those good memories in your heart and that will help to ease some of the empty feeling of your loss. You will be in my prayers."

Amanda, Sam, Lexi and Kaitlyn wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Alice I am so sorry. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. You have a lot of good memories, keep those in your heart. You are in our prayers. Love, Sam, Amanda, Lexi and Kaitlyn"

TOM SHIMON wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT LEROY!"

TERRY DESJARDINS wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF LEROY"

Tammi wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I am sorry for your loss."