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Victoria Brunetta
John's Spouse
John R Parrish
March 23rd, 1956 - July 4th, 2024
March 23rd, 1956 - July 4th, 2024
Obituary
John R. Parrish, age 68, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. John was a kind and selfless man. He will be missed by all who loved him.
John was born on March 23, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Robert L. Parrish and Thelma J. Geiger. He spent most of his childhood in Indiana, PA. He graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1974 where he met his wife Victoria. They moved to Houston where he worked in procurement services for Sysco and Sodexo-Entegra Management.
John was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and avid fan of baseball and college sports. He was an active member at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He enjoyed vacations to the beach, watching football with his children, and would occasionally enjoy a good Scotch and cigar.
John is survived by his wife Victoria; brother Kevin Parrish; three children, Jennifer Parrish and partner John, Matt Parrish and wife Diane, and Anthony Parrish and wife Lisa; granddaughter Ruby Parrish; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, John has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Lighthouse of Houston:
Phone: 713-527-9561
Website: houstonlighthouse.org/donate/
Address: 3602 W Dallas St.
Houston, TX 77019
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Diane Parrish
Lynn Birch
I was sad to hear of John's sudden passing. I have worked with John at Entegra for many years. Our paths didn't always cross directly within Entegra but whenever I spoke to John or saw him at a meeting he was always kind, friendly and personable. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest Easy John.
Cyndi Gloodt
John was the first team member I met in person after joining Entegra in 2021. We went to my first client meeting in Nebraska for me to observe John in action. I will always remember John for his kindness and soft-spoken advice. I will miss him dearly.
John Chiodo
I spent many years working with John with Sodexo and then Entegra. He had a calming effect on all....... even when things were not. John was a "prince" of men....he deserved the respect he had and treated all equally. I will forever miss John calling me "Mister"...John RIP.
Dana Johnston
A life well-lived is one that affects so many. I cannot help but to remember John that way. Through the many years we shared together at Entegra I considered John a friend and relied on him for his insights about the business, our clients, our suppliers and the team we were committed to. John could laugh (and make me laugh!) but he could also be serious, insightful and challenging. While I am truly saddened by his passing I find joy in having shared part of the journey that is life with him. To his family, may God bless you in this time with many good memories.
Karen Blatnik
Great memory at our All-Team Entegra meeting.
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