Please Note: Change of day and time of David's Funeral Mass.  Calling hours remain the same.

Southbridge: David W. Parenteau, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 30th, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Debra A. (Marino) Parenteau; his three children, Kristen Reed and her husband Shane of Southbridge, Michele McCarthy and her husband Matthew of Charlton, and Matthew Parenteau of Brimfield; his mother, Theresa (Provost) Parenteau of Southbridge; his four beloved grandchildren, Sydney Reed, Sheamus Reed, Liam McCarthy, and Michael McCarthy; his four sisters, Louise Richer of Sturbridge, Helen Wansick and her husband Edward of Southbridge, Annette Johnson and her husband Stephen of Southbridge, and Donna Parenteau of Coleman, FL; his father and mother-in-law, Amadee "Middy" and Constance "Connie" Marino of Sturbridge; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind endless beloved family and friends.

David was born in Southbridge the son of the late George Parenteau.

Dave worked as a field technician for Spectrum for over 20 years.  He previously worked for Colonial Wood Products in Southbridge and later for Brunarhans Custom Wood Products in Woodstock, CT.  He was a longtime active member of St. Mary's Parish, now St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge.  He was a member of the Italian American Club in Southbridge.  He enjoyed playing cards and played Pitch in a league at the Corner Pocket Pub in Southbridge.  David was the greatest husband, father, and Pop Pop; his grandchildren were his pride and joy and he attended every sporting event or activity they took part in.  David spread joy wherever he went.  He truly loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Dave's family and friends would like to thank the incredible staff of UMass 7 ICU for their care and compassion as they fought right alongside Dave during his illness.

His funeral will be held on Saturday , Feb. 5th, from the Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.