Devil Dan 56 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/277340961.html?page=1&c=y Heart wrenching story. I'm glad Zach ended up near his father and family while this is going on. And as much as we joke about it, it's really nice to see how Suter was there when he needed him too. Edited September 28, 2014 by Devil Dan 56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Saw this earlier after TG tweeted it, horribly sad stuff. Absolutely feel for both of them. I always held a bit of a grudge against JP for his comments during the Devils 2012 run ("Zach would fit in really well with the Rags") but real life trumps sports, and this is sad stuff. Hope it all works out in the end, one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin cutter Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Beautiful article. I hate that Zach left, but as a person he is honorable and someone who I admire. He always carried himself so well. He was the quintessential devil. I feel so bad for him right now, but I know he will be strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That's just awful! I hope everything works out for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It is great that Zack is there for JP and JP is there for Zack. My thoughts are with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Prayers to JP, Zach and the whole family. I fvcking hate cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 As I said in the thread about Ryan Suter's dad, you can't get angry when a player leaves to be closer to his family. I was gutted when Zach left, but look at what extra that has given him. Players are just normal people. If you asked me if I would still like to play hockey for a lot of money but I got to see my family a lot more it would be a simple choice. You only get one life and you should spend it with those who mean most. Here's hoping J.P has a lot more time to spend with Zach and the rest of the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Sad. Well.. I know you all said it, but that's why we make these choices. You have to be true to yourself and your values even if it takes you away from one good fit... if there is another even better fit? You have to take it. It would be really nice to get his name on that Cup in the next year or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Very sad to hear the latest update: J.P. Parise, the beloved former North Star and husband to Donna and father to Zach and older brother, Jordan, is in dire straits. Diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer last January, J.P. spent a month in the hospital earlier this fall due to the effects of chemotherapy. He finally said enough to the chemo that was causing him so much discomfort and sickness. In the past few weeks, the 73-year-old has deteriorated Parise’s eyes welled and turned red. “Hockey was our thing,” Parise said. “Him coming to every game or watching every game and talking to him after every game and talking hockey, that’s not there anymore. ‘‘So, so … it’s been tough.” “I don’t know how else to put it: it’s been brutal,” Parise said. “It’s been brutal for my mom. You go and see him and you see how he is and the pain that he’s going through, there’s no escaping it, there’s no dodging it. “I’m trying to find ways to cope with it and I’m not doing a good job. I’m not going to lie, it’s not easy. It’s just always there. Just can’t hide from it. I just hate to see him suffering. ‘‘He doesn’t deserve it.” http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/287472701.html?page=2&c=y Just tragic. I'm hoping the butt-buddy stuff or all the other silly stuff can be put to rest by Devils fans. Zach had an incredible close relationship with his father, and the chance to play in front of his parents and be close to his family was a major decision in leaving New Jersey. Athletes have tons of regrets for the decisions they make during their career, but I can be sure, that Zach will never question going to Minnesota. 2-and-a-half years of playing in front of his father, having the opportunity for JP to watch him live, for JP to see and spend time with his grandchildren, and of course, for Zach to be by his father's side during this illness. These are the important things in life. On another sad note, Ryan's father passed away in his mid 50s from a sudden heart attack a few months ago, so I hope that Ryan got a chance to spend more time with his father over the last few years too. Thoughts and prayers to the Parise family. Edited January 7, 2015 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 It really sucks. My father was only 54 when he passed and I know exactly how much it sucks to see your dad lay in hospice and waste away. Prayers to Zach and all the Parises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I heard on the post game radio show that Zach had texted Elias this morning telling Elias that he was gonna get his 400th goal and 1000 point tonight. I'm pretty sure that most of us here can separate hockey life from real life and feel for the guy having to go through what he's going through with his dad right now. Hopefully things can take a turn for the better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 This has been such a sad development. It crushes me to see someone like Zach, who is clearly extremely close with his dad, realize he's about to lose him. Of course this is way more than hockey, I certainly feel for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'll never forgive Parise for leaving, but this really is sad. It's good that he's getting to spend time with his Father while he's ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Awful. Zach, JP and their family are in my prayers. F cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm glad he left and went home. Things like this are bigger than any silly game. I hope he thoroughly enjoyed playing in front of his dad every night the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm glad he left and went home. Things like this are bigger than any silly game. I hope he thoroughly enjoyed playing in front of his dad every night the last few years. I second this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm glad he left and went home. Things like this are bigger than any silly game. I hope he thoroughly enjoyed playing in front of his dad every night the last few years.Right on. I was as angry as anyone at Zach when he left, but he clearly made the right decision and I will never fault him for that. I pray he and his mom and brother find the strength to get through this... It's a terrible situation. I saw my mother deal with my grandfather having cancer when I was a kid (from a distance no less, as my grandparents lived in Florida), and it was very hard on her, as it was our whole family. I don't wish cancer on my worst enemy. It's the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Right on. I was as angry as anyone at Zach when he left, but he clearly made the right decision and I will never fault him for that. I pray he and his mom and brother find the strength to get through this... It's a terrible situation. I saw my mother deal with my grandfather having cancer when I was a kid (from a distance no less, as my grandparents lived in Florida), and it was very hard on her, as it was our whole family. I don't wish cancer on my worst enemy. It's the worst. I hear you man. I saw it with my father. He lost his uncle, aunt, and mother in a 4 year period, all from various cancers. I can't imagine what zach and his family is dealing with right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) My grandmother died of thyroid cancer and spending nearly every day with my Mother and her family, watching her progressively get worse knowing there's nothing you could do to help was heartbreaking. My Mother now has lung cancer which is stage 4 and inoperable, it's truly sad that she was diagnosed at such a young age. She's 55. Cancer is a terrible thing. Edited January 7, 2015 by ATLL765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Michael Russo @Russostrib 8m8 minutes ago Former North Star J.P. Parise, father of #mnwild winger Zach Parise, dies at 73. #RIP http://strib.mn/1FtL0lj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Condolences to the Parise family. Cancer sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 My grandmother died of thyroid cancer and spending nearly every day with my Mother and her family, watching her progressively get worse knowing there's nothing you could do to help was heartbreaking. My Mother now has lung cancer which is stage 4 and inoperable, it's truly sad that she was diagnosed at such a young age. She's 55. Cancer is a terrible thing. That is awful to hear. I hope she finds peace and release from whatever pain she's in and I hope you can move forward as well as can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 My grandmother died of thyroid cancer and spending nearly every day with my Mother and her family, watching her progressively get worse knowing there's nothing you could do to help was heartbreaking. My Mother now has lung cancer which is stage 4 and inoperable, it's truly sad that she was diagnosed at such a young age. She's 55. Cancer is a terrible thing. Wow, sorry your family has to experience that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 fvck cancer. fvcking awful disease. Hope Zach and his family can find some sort of peace during this tough, tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 RIP JP... My prayers to Zach and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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