Gillis "Nunu" Parria, Jr.

Gillis “Nunu” Frances Parria, Jr., age 61, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was a longtime resident of Grand Caillou, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home on Thursday, April 25, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Gillis is survived by his wife of 13 years, Nancy Naquin Parria; son, Nicholas Parria and wife Karen; daughters, Mindy Lynn Coronado-Cool and husband Jorge, Melinda Nunez and fiancé Alan LeBouef, Amy Roussel and husband Jason; grandchildren, Nicholas Jr. and Kyleigh Parria, Gabriel and Sebastian Coronado, Jaylynn and Ethan Roussel; brothers, Michael Parria and wife Tonia and Danny Parria and wife Kim; sister, Rene Pellegrin; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Gillis is also survived by his beloved pets, Coco and River.

Gillis is preceded in death by his parents, Gillis Frances Parria Sr. and Renell Adams Parria.

Gillis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to many. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his time hunting. Gillis worked for many years as a Boat Captain. Anyone who knew Gillis will remember his loving and caring personality. Gillis loved his family dearly and loved spending time with them. His pride and joy were his grandkids. Gillis leaves this world behind and is reunited with his parents.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parria family.