Edward R. Parisella, 83, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford with his family by his side. He was the husband of sixty-one years to Marylou Stairs Parisella. Ed was born in Schenectady, New York on September 27, 1929; son of the late Mac and Helen Ivenolla Parisella; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; had worked for L.G. DeFelice, Silliman Company and later for Tilcon-Tomasso for eighteen years until retiring as a sales engineer. Ed had served on the North Haven Board of Planning & Zoning; was a North Haven Police Commissioner; member of the North Haven Democratic Town Committee and served on the North Haven Sewer Commission. Father of Lynn Parisella and her husband Robert vanDijk, Jan Parisella Voland, Michael Parisella, John E. Parisella and his wife Kami. Grandfather of Christopher, Zachary, Hannah and Braeden Parisella.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 11:00 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be on Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Masonicare Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.
I knew Ed for over 30 years and worked closely with him during his terms as a Police Commissioner. He was dedicated and professional but most of all a true friend. R.I.P.
John, Kami and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Karen
Eddie was a second father to me, greatly adored and loved. He was someone who only knew how to give and never take. His love for his family was amazing. I always said if I was going to live the rest of my life with someone special, he would
have to have Ed’s standards. Make the coffee the night before, love to cook, take
the wife shopping, love to read. Thanks for setting the bar Eddie, you will forever
be remembered and missed.
Wonderful man, didn’t know him long, but he was a good man. I Know he is a great loss to his family. He and Skip are probably talking about their adventures in life.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Ed will live on in yur heart always.
So sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Thinking of your family at this sad time
Lynn & Robert, I offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of your DAD. Please know that my thoughts & prayers go out to your MOM & the rest of your family. I’m sure ALL of you have enough memories that he will always be close to your heart & he will watch over you every day. GOD BLESS