Larry Parisi

Larry Parisi, 81, of Butler passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2023. He was born in Butler on October 17th, 1941; but grew up with his parents, the late Joseph & Eugenia “Jennie” (Responts) Parisi, in Goosetown, PA. Larry graduated from Karns City High School and then joined the US Army. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a Foreman in shipping at Pullman Standard, he then went on to be a state corrections officer until his retirement. Larry was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 778, the NRA, & the Lions Club. Larry was a ham radio operator and started a Feld Hell club. He was also a published author of “Butler County”, “Butler County Revisited”, and “The Folklore and History of Goosetown, PA”. Larry loved collecting postcards, playing DJ Trivia, gardening, and feeding birds, squirrels & deer. He was loved and will be forever missed. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Libengood) Parisi since their marriage in 2003. Along with his wife, Larry left behind his children; Dan Parisi, Darcie (Steve) Pomykata, & Dave (Dawn) Parisi, his stepchildren Mindy (Chad) Held & Matt (Judy) Yeager, and his grandchildren; Tyler, Madison, Delaney, Jessica, Jacob, Austin, Jessica, and Scotty. He was preceded in death by his first wife of over 30 years, Sally (Elliott) Parisi and his siblings; Inez Madden, Lillian Sheesman, Thelma “Tommy” Reeder, Lewis Parisi, Twyla “Babe” Baccanti & infant siblings, Esther & Joseph. A private graveside service is being held by the family at Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery. All other family & friends can attend a celebration of life luncheon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 11:30 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association: 416 Lincoln Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15209. SERVICES HANDLED BY SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERGEIBEL.COM