AT THE CASEY-O'DONNELL FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
Waterbury - Lawrence M. "Butch" Parsons ?" age 65, of Buckingham St Waterbury, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Parsons was born April 11th 1944 in Waterbury CT and is the son of Lois (Miner) Parsons and the late Lawrence R. Parson. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended broadcasting school in NYC. He was a career entertainer holding various positions in the entertainment industry. He enjoyed performing at many events, clubs, and parties as J.J. the Clown. He was a skilled magician and was President of the Society of American Magicians Assembly # 29 in Waterbury, CT. He was also an active member of the Masons Lodge serving as Past Master of Liberty-Continental Lodge # 76, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Waterbury.
Besides his mother, Lois of Terryville, CT. Lawrence is survived by his sister, Marcia Anderson of Benson VT, his nephew Dean Acquaviva and his wife Danielle of Plantsville as well as several cousins and many friends.
A memorial service for Mr. Parsons will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home Funeral 1581 East Main St Waterbury with the Rev. Kenneth Frazier, officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Parsons can be made to the First Congregational Church of Waterbury 222 West Main St Waterbury CT 06702. For additional information or to leave an e-condolence, kindly visit the funeral home website at:
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