Michael C. Parrott, 69, of Westfield Street died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield all his life. A graduate of West Springfield High School, he then served aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-La Aircraft Carrier for the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Navy, he went to work as a mechanic for many years with West Side Auto Body and Rocky's Wheel and Frame. He was a member of the Verdi Club and American Legion in West Springfield. Michael loved to work on cars, especially his Chevelle's, Chevy Truck's and his "Coupe". His wife Sharon died in 1992. He leaves a son Jason and his wife Corena, a daughter Joyelle Dietz and her husband Shane; his mother Teresa (Crowley) Parrott; two sisters Christine Parrott and Sandra Normand; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He also leaves step-daughters Erica Johnson and Becky Bryant. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Friday at 1:00pm followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held prior to the funeral home service on Friday from Noon – 1:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com.