Mary F. Parisi Obituary

Mary F. (Misuraca) Parisi, 96, of Gloucester wife of the late Paul F. Parisi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family who were by her side and loved her dearly.

She was born in Gloucester, MA on October 13, 1926, daughter of the late Gaetano and Giovanna "Jennie" (LoPiccolo) Misuraca.

Mary was a devoted catholic who at a very young age was committed to "St. Joseph". She set many altars at her mother's house at Fort Square where everyone was invited for homemade pasta, bread, fish, and desserts. When her mother passed away, she continued the tradition in her own home. On March 19th, 2023, was her last homage to St. Joseph. She was the "hostess with the mostess" where her door was always open.

Mary enjoyed playing bingo for many years with a group of close friends as well as going to the casino. Roseanne Cody was one of those close and dear friends. She was a member of the Mother of Grace Club, Madonna del Rosario Society and the first woman president of the St. Peter's Club.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her but will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her children, Philip Parisi, Thomas Parisi, John Parisi and his wife Janette, Joanne Parisi and Barbara Casali and Elizabeth Thompson; grandchildren, Paul Wagner and his companion Kathleen, Philip Parisi Jr. and his wife Catherine, Joseph Parisi and his wife Loren, Christopher Johnson and his wife Stephanie, Thomas Parisi Jr., and his wife Melissa, Alexis Parisi and her companion Eric, Lacey Thompson, Tyler Parisi, and Rachel Parisi; 14 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, John Misuraca and his wife Pauline of Florida; sister-in-law, Jenny Parisi; many nieces and nephews including Thomas Favazza with whom she had a special bond.

Mary was predeceased by her 2 daughters, Marie Wagner and Paula Johnson; grandson, John Wagner; sisters, Vincie Vaiarella, Grace Favazza and Helen Misuraca; brothers, Vito, Natalie, Samuel, Thomas and Joseph Misuraca.

Visiting hours at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass celebrated at St. Ann's Church, Holy Family Parish at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Her burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.