Robert Marcel Parizo, age 75 years, died unexpectedly December 19, 2014, at his Boutah Road residence.

Born in Highgate, Vermont on October 4, 1939, he was the son of the late, David and Velma (Marcile) Parizo. He graduated from the former Highgate High School and worked for several years as a machine operator for RockTenn, Sheldon Pulp Mill. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and while in high school excelled in baseball and basketball.

Robert leaves a daughter, Michelle Reed; a son, Kevin Parizo and a brother Wesley Parizo of Tacoma, Washington. Also surviving are good friends, Art Cooper and John and Eve Barbeau.

In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by a son, Michael Parizo; sisters, Phyllis Parizo Martel, Evelyn Parizo Wilson, Cecile Parizo Aiken, Theresa Parizo Mozdzierz; brothers, Philip Parizo and David Parizo, Jr.; sister-in-law, Betty Walker Parizo; brothers-in-law, Carl Martel, Robert Wilson, Richard Mozdzierz and Raymond Aiken.

At Robert’s request there will be no funeral service or calling hours at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton.

To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com