Thomas C. Parillo, 77 of Warwick passed away on Monday June 1, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas V. and Clara (Santucci) Parillo Cantara.
Tom was employed as a purchasing clerk for the Providence School Department for 36 years until his retirement in 2010. He was involved in many activities, but his biggest passion was riding and restoring motorcycles. He won numerous awards for his bikes including a national award of excellence from BMW, three best in class trophies and a best in show award at Rhode Island Motorcycle show from his vintage BMW. He was a charter member of Ocean State BMW riders motorcycle club and its rally chairperson for 12 years. He was also an active member of St. Kevin’s reaching out group of AA.
He was the former husband and friend of Joanne (Voccio) Parillo and the companion and best friend of the late DiAnna Goughnour. He was a dedicated Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and loved watching sports with his lifelong friend Peter F. His zest for life and his outgoing personality will be missed by all who knew him
He is survived by a brother Paul Parillo and his wife Therese of North Kingstown, a son Mark Parillo and his wife Misty of Coventry, and a daughter Christine Stevenson of North Kingstown, and two precious grandchildren Emma Stevenson and Travis Parillo.
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