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Larry Edward Parolini, 76, of Suo District, Houghton, MI, died February 10, 2026, after a fall at his home at Onkalo’s Corners on the Chassell/Painesdale Road. Larry was born December 26,1949, in Detroit, MI, to Edward J. Parolini and Helen V. (Martilla) Parolini. When he was seven-years old, the family moved north to Baltic, MI, where he was raised. He graduated from Jeffers High School in 1968, and Northern Michigan University five years later. One winter day in the early 1960’s, Larry showed up at the Baltic ice rink with a new pair of “Chore-Boy” brand kids’ boots. One of the older guys (Pete Pakala? John Baima? Jim Raffaelli?) noticed the name on the boots and a lifelong nickname was born. “Chore-Boy” was shortened to “Chores” along the way. In the early 1980’s Larry moved to the Parolini family farm and lived there for the remainder of his life.
Larry was a member of Labors Local 1329 for 50+ years. For the great majority of his working years he worked for Gundlach Construction.
A devoted Catholic, Larry was a life-long member of Holy Family Church in South Range. He was a Knight of Columbus for 40 years, a lector for decades, and very much enjoyed working at fund-raising events for the church, the annual spaghetti dinner being his favorite.
Larry played hockey for most of his life. He was an avid runner in his 20’s and 30’s. In his 40’s and 50’s he rode his bicycle daily, weather permitting. For the past ten years he seldom missed his daily walk of 5 or 6 miles. The Tigers, the Red Wings and the Lions were his teams.
Perhaps his favorite pastime of all was having coffee with friends at various restaurants throughout the years. To quote Ray Carlson, a close friend: “If you’re looking for Larry, go to the Tapiola Diner. If he’s not there, wait, he will be.”
There was always a cat in Larry’s house and the last one, Ollie, will now live with his brother and his wife.
Larry is survived by: Siblings: Eddie (Terry) Parolini, Brenda (Richard Miller) Parolini, Diane (John) Waisanen. Nieces and nephews: Joseph (Rachel) Wuorinen, Sara Wuorinen, Dr. Kyle (Dr. Stephanie) Waisanen, Kara (Calvin) Wilson, Kelsey (Michael) Corrado. He also leaves behind four great nephews and three great nieces.
Cremation has taken place and, to accommodate out-of-state family, Larry’s funeral and the interment of his ashes, next to the graves of his mother and father, will take place this summer.
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The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements
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