Larry Edward Parolini, 76, Suo District

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.

To view this obituary or to send condolences online to the family,
please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of
South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements