Michael Parratore

Michael A. Parratore, age 52, of Marengo, IL, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in Illinois.
Mr. Parratore was a Master Mason of Wheaton Masonic Lodge #269. He was a 32nd degree Mason of The Scottish Rite, Kinights Templar of the York Right, and a Member of Medinah Shriners Athletic and Hospitality Committees.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jasper & Marie Parratore and John & Lucille O'Connor.
He is survived by his wife, Rhoda D. Pierz; his parents, Anthony and Dolores Parratore of Gulfport; four children, Lisa McBride Richmond and husband Daryl of Gulfport, Christopher Parratore and wife Gina of Mishawaka, IN, Adrianna Shea of Marengo, IL, and Robert Maida of Wheaton, IL; two step-children, Brandi Blaesing and husband Michael, and Jason Poreda and wife Amanda; and nine grandchildren: David McBride, Cameron Michael Richmond, Jennifer, Michael, Brent, Gerek, and Clara Blaesing, Elexa and Ethan Poreda.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Biloxi, where friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Shriners Children's Hospital, c/o Medina Shriners, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, Il 60707 would be appreciated. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, is in charge of arrangements.