Paula Sophia Parady Obituary
Sophie Parady passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at the age of 96. She was predeceased in June 2026 by her beloved husband Gerald (Jerry). Parady with whom she shared nearly 73 years of marriage.
She was the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Kalinowski) Pucci. She leaves behind her three children Stephen (Darlene), Charles (fiancé Teri) and Susan as well as her two grandchildren, Henry and Laura. She also leaves behind her special cousins Edith Pucci Couchman, Glen (Heidi) Couchman, Sara (Duane) Golden, John Movalli, David (Virginia) Movalli, sister-in-law Faye Brophy and many loving nieces and nephews.
Sophie was born and raised in New Jersey. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Sign Magazine (a monthly Catholic publication) in Union City, NJ. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crafts and gardening (often freezing or canning the bounty of vegetables she grew). Sophie had a gentle heart and a special way of doing things. She loved her many pets over the years including cats, dogs (Rough Collies, Great Danes and Greyhounds), chickens, canaries and tropical fish. She had a special tenderness for injured wildlife, keeping them safe and comfortable until they could be brought to a licensed rehabilitation center. Most of all she loved her family deeply and was a devoted mother - the best mom ever.
Sophie will be laid to rest at Spring Street Cemetery in Essex, Massachusetts. All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Essex Council on Aging 17 Pickering Street Essex, MA 01929 Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue PO Box 1377, Vieques, Puerto Rico, 00765 https://www.ourbigfatcaribbeanrescue.org. Care Dimensions Suite B-102 75 Sylvan ST Danvers, MA 01923 https://secure.qgiv.com.
