Mary Parlapiano 1925-2008
My mother's best friend, Mary Parlapiano, passed away last weekend. Attended the wake on Tuesday evening. Couldn't manage the funeral Wednesday, but that was okay.
Drove up to NP and met up with Barbara and Margaret for the visitation. Barb drove to BH to the funeral parlor. Gave condolences and chatted with Mary's daughter, Donna, and son, Johnny, both of whom I hadn't seen in years. Relayed regards from Joe Milbauer's family (they live behind Mary on the other block, but didn't hear of her passing).
Mary had been ill for most of her adult life and was struggling with multiple health issues. I had just visited with her a few months prior- on a 'good day'. She was like a second mother to me and helped me understand my own mother. Last time I was there, I shared my mother's wedding album with her and we had some nice laughs sharing stories.
Another of the "Greatest Generation" has passed away.
I will miss her.
Drove up to NP and met up with Barbara and Margaret for the visitation. Barb drove to BH to the funeral parlor. Gave condolences and chatted with Mary's daughter, Donna, and son, Johnny, both of whom I hadn't seen in years. Relayed regards from Joe Milbauer's family (they live behind Mary on the other block, but didn't hear of her passing).
Mary had been ill for most of her adult life and was struggling with multiple health issues. I had just visited with her a few months prior- on a 'good day'. She was like a second mother to me and helped me understand my own mother. Last time I was there, I shared my mother's wedding album with her and we had some nice laughs sharing stories.
Another of the "Greatest Generation" has passed away.
I will miss her.