Troy M. Parriet Jr.

July 1, 1967 - November 21, 2021

Troy M. Parriet, Jr., 54 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Born July 1, 1967 in Trenton, Michigan, Troy was the son of the late Troy M. and Marian Mae (George) Parriet, Sr., Troy grew up in Monroe and was a 1985 graduate of Airport High School. On June 26, 1995 Troy married the love of his life, the former Linda M. Rimel, in Monroe. Troy worked as a utility maintenance man for Lake Erie Transit for the past 33 years. Troy was a self-proclaimed computer geek, he enjoyed gaming, both new and old games and playing retro arcade games. One of his favorite hangout’s was Dave and Buster’s. Troy was a Trekkie and a huge fan of Star Wars, and both DC and Marvel Comics. He also built a home theatre system to watch all his favorite movies, both new and the classics, in surround sound. Troy had a great sense of humor, and when the kids got out of hand, he’d get the “Chuckie” doll out and give them a scare. The kids called him “Uncle Boogie Man”. He also enjoyed music, his animals, and making pizza’s. Most of all Troy enjoyed time spent with family. Troy is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Linda, a son Michael J. Parriet of Monroe, a brother Thomas M. Parriet, two grandchildren: Phillip and Logan and his fur babies, dogs: Sasha and Rocco and cats: Buddy and Gizmo. In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 11:00 am at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, where funeral services celebrating Troy’s life will begin at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Roselawn Park. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.