Gregory Parrott was a captivating soul. He represented big love. Greg had a strong adoration for his families: the family he was born into and raised out of, the family he created, his NA family, his neighborhood family and his church family. Greg or "Dirty Red" as he was often called was born in the Bronx, New York on April 21, 1947 to Emily Marie Parrott and Edward Hunter Parrott, Sr. He was the second eldest child of the five children born to Emily and Edward. Greg and his siblings were very close. They spent a significant portion of their childhood living in the Bronx, in Harlem and then in New Jersey with many memories and friendships developed in the Grant Houses on West 125th Street and LaSalle, not far from where he would end up living until his sunset. Greg served honorably in the United States Army. He welcomed a son, Maurice Savage, with Barbara Savage on January 7, 1980 and a daughter, Taboo Irby, with Meriah Irby on May 7, 1980. Greg was very vocal about his challenges with addiction, homelessness, his love for his church and his blessed road to recovery through the NA Program. His recovery journey became the vessel through which he mentored those who came after him in the Program. He formed some of his most beautiful relationships through the Program including his dear friendship with his "roll-dog" Sheila Carrington. Greg became Sheila's most-trusted friend and her daughter's godfather (Charlii Everett) in 1995. Greg appreciated family and spoke of his family often. He had a special relationship with his only niece Melissa, his sister Marilyn and her late life-partner "Sonny" during his road to recovery that included having family dinner with them every Sunday and bonding time with his niece Melissa over the board game "Sorry" and the 90's television show "In Living Color". Greg met his loving soul mate and partner Soraya "Tata" Rios in 1994. Greg and Tata would grow in their love and union for decades, embracing and helping raise her children Jasmine and Ullyssa and her grandchildren, Davine, Donni and Donald Lee. Greg and Tata were dedicated to each other and he transitioned on February 21, 2022 comfortably with her by his side. Greg became a member of Second Canaan Baptist Church (SCBC) on April 17, 2011 under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Wesley Wilson, Jr. He was baptized following his commitment to SCBC at King of Kings Gospel Temple in Hackensack, New Jersey. Greg enthusiastically became a part of many ministries at Second Canaan Baptist Church. Greg was a part of the Men's' Ministry where he served as financial secretary and treasurer for the last 10 years. He also held the roles of Kingdom Security, Choir Member, a Faithful Servant in the Healing Hands ministry and the Bereavement team. He was most proud of his leadership training within the church, DIT (Deacon-In-Training). Greg's force of courage, strength, grit and love will remain in our minds forever. He radiated empathy, understanding, big love, loyalty, a true appreciation for Harlem, a deep entrepreneurial spirit and perfect imperfection. Greg at Sunset went on to join his parents, the late Emily Marie Parrott and Edward Hunter Parrott, Sr.; his late brother, Edward Parrott, Jr.; and his sister, Delana Parrott. He leaves to mourn and cherish fond memories, the following family members who will truly miss him: his devoted soul mate and partner, Soraya "Tata" Rios; his son, Maurice Savage; daughter, Taboo Irby; his twin sisters, Marilyn Parrott and Jacquelyn Huggins; his only niece, Melissa Emily Mitchell; his grandchildren, Iyanna Savage-Clark, Tyshaun Irby, Terrion Gilbert, Torien, Irby, Tayler Irby, Tyrece Gilbert, Ayshani Irby, Davine Williams, Donni Soraya Odom, and Donald Lee Odom III; his great-niece, Mecca Aayan Mitchell-Johns; his great-nephew, Salaam Latif Mitchell-Johns; his goddaughter, Charlii Everett; as well as a host of other relatives and dear friends that will also truly miss him.