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1932
2017
Dr. Clarence “Benny” Bernard Parent, Jr., born May 5, 1932 to Harriet “Bert” Mader Parent and Clarence Bernard Parent, Sr., stepson of Bertha Cau Parent, was called home to the Lord on August 9, 2017 at 1:30 a.m. He died peacefully in his house on Gentilly Blvd.
A retired dentist in New Orleans, he was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and Loyola University School of Dentistry. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, a member of Beggars Fraternity and Delta Sigma Delta Professional Fraternity, a past Vice President of East New Orleans Lions Club, and a member of St. James Major Catholic Church.
Family includes his loving wife of 61 years, Loretta Dudden Parent; four children, Cindy Parent Mauras (Don), Denise Parent Reuther, the late Benny Parent (Joni), and Robert Parent (Mary); seven grandchildren, Amanda (Chase) and Brittany Reuther (Cody), Jeffrey and Alissa Mauras, Sarah Parent Rosenbloom (James), Bradley and Patrick Parent, and Mallory Parent; great grandchildren, Eli Giroir and Everly and Riker Kuhn and a host of family and friends including siblings Kay Berrigan, Carol Cheramie; deceased Mary Lynn Farnet, Hugh Farnet, Marilyn Farnet and Jackie Farnet.
Benny knitted crab nets, fed birds, fished, hunted, carved pumpkins and taught his children to water ski. He could fix anything and he knew Jesus. He loved his family and friends.
Thank you Derrick, Deacon Troy, Ms. Rose and Visiting Angels.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.
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August 30, 2017
Fr. Douglas BROUGHER
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this painful time.
I will offer Mass for Benny.
Thanks for the good memories of our time together at St James, and your warm hospitality. God bless you all.
Fr. Doug
August 26, 2017
Larry Caillouet
To The Parent Family:
I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of Doc. I always enjoyed him.
I just found out this week that he had passed on, missing his services.
Sincerely,
Larry Caillouet
August 17, 2017
Alexis LeBlanc
So very sorry to see Uncle Benny has passed. Love
Lexie
August 17, 2017
Laron Calhoun and Family
Our deepest sympathy.
August 15, 2017
Pepper and Rader Jackson send their heart full sympathies to Loretta and the entire family with wonderful memories and fun being with Benny, his family and the Gulf Coast group.
August 15, 2017
Fran Simmonds
Denise I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know he and my sister Sue are watching over us.
August 15, 2017
Jeannine C. Rose And Family
August 15, 2017
Jeannine C. Rose And Family
August 14, 2017
Barbara &Buddy. Ryals
So sorry o hear of Benny's death. Buddy and I send our prayers. Please look forward and think of the good times.call Betty Ann and enjoy your children and grandchildren.may God be with you.
Love,Buddy and Barbara Ryals
August 14, 2017
Louis & Ann Schwartz
Ann and I are sorry we could not be present to personally express our sorrow for your loss. We will keep him in our prayers.
August 14, 2017
Kenny Spellman
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.
Kenny Spellman '84
Director of Development
August 13, 2017
Sorry to hear about Mr. Benny. He was such a sweet person.
-Gifford and Jacob Davidson
August 11, 2017
David Pousson
Condolences to Loretta, family and friends. Jake will be missed- amazing family man and dentist.... and he knew Jesus! Priceless.
August 11, 2017
It is sad to lose dear old friends. Our thoughts are with you Loretta andfamily.
Myrna and Hank Bergeron
August 11, 2017
Mr. & Ms. Derek Cowart
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will always be in our prayers.
August 11, 2017
Mary Kay Cresson Enger
What a wonderful blessed life Mr Benny had. How we thank Jesus ! What a close and loving family you all are!!
August 11, 2017
Cathy McCarthy
So sorry for the loss of your father Cindy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 10, 2017
Jim Musso
To the Parent Family,
Lisa and I are very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
May he Rest in Peace.
Jim, Lisa, Christine, Michael and Sophia Musso
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