FUZZY PARELLA GERSHKOFF of Lincoln, RI, formerly of Riverside, RI, born on February 19, 2003, gracefully left this earth on Sunday, June 16, 2024, after an exceptional life of 21 years. He leaves his parents, Susan and Robin Gershkoff, his grandmother, Barbara Labine, his aunt, Elizabeth Parella, his surrogate aunts, Michelle Laramee and Kimberly Hawthorne, his great aunt, Sue Corrigan, his spiritual supporter, Anne LaFrance, his nieces, Dianna and Inde, and many, many friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Kelly and Ruth Parella and his big brothers, Maxwell and Paidan.
Fuzzy was a sweet, loving boy. In his early years, he loved chasing mommy’s laser watch around the house. As a daring teenager, he once ended up in the refrigerator, only to be sprung loose after his brothers held court in the kitchen, staring and meowing at the appliance.
Although the pay was a pittance, Fuzzy’s passion and part-time job was bird watching, either by leaping into his hammock in the windowsill, or relaxing by the front door in the sun.
Fuzzy enjoyed his nightly “cocktail cheese” with his family. After dinner, he looked forward to his cardio workouts, in and out of the “tube”, often chasing Santa and batting his “pea” around. Fuzzy really knew how to take care of himself. He had the most amazing yoga poses in his repertoire!
By all accounts, Fuzzy’s most anticipated evening activities were “spa time”: a really good brushing, followed by his absolutely all-time favorite pastime of sitting on mommy’s lap.
Dear Fuzzy, your favorite sleeping spots are now empty, but hold your memories. Good night sweet Fuzzman- you brought us unimaginable love and joy. We miss you madly.