Michael Geoffrey Parentice
March 14, 1937 ~ February 25, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Michael Geoffrey Parentice, 79, of Asheville, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center, following a brief illness.
A native of San Francisco, CA, he was a son of the late Jess and Anita Schmetschek Parentice.
Michael is survived by his wife, Mary Miller Parentice; one daughter, Linda Parentice of CT; three sons, Jeffrey Parentice (Paula) of IL, Gregory Parentice (Beth) of PA and Douglas Parentice (Heather) of CA; one sister, Gabriella Nearhouse of MO; one brother, Jonathan Parentice of AZ, as well as nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A service celebrating Michael's life will be held at his home at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's memory to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing he is now at peace. Love and prayers to your family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Lloyd
A wonderful man – great loss to his friends in Asheville. Miss you Mike but know that we’ll be here for Mary –
So sorry for your loss Greg. Your whole family is in my prayers. Xo
Dear Aunt Mary and family, we’re so sorry to hear of Uncle MIke’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Although many miles separate us, our hearts are with you.
Doug and Heather, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
My condolences and prayers go out to your family.
Michael, Much love on your new adventure. You will be missed! You were a great cousin.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, and your entire family. Godspeed Mike.
I was a classmate of Mary & Michael.I will miss him an awful lot.May he rest in peace and our prayers are with the hole family
So sorry for your loss Jeff. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike was a good friend and we will miss him. Our prayers are with Mary and the rest of Mike’s family.
Our sympathy to Mary and family. We enjoyed our get-togethers and comraderie with Mike and he will be truly missed.
We have such fond memories of Mike, traveling, dining and sharing stories. What a character he was and a fine man! We will surely miss him. In deepest sympathy…..