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James Parra Obituary

PARRA, JAMES CHARLES (Diego), 91 - of Barnegat, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Born in Brooklyn NY, he grew up in Ridgefield Park and attended St. Cecelia's HS in Englewood. James proudly served during World War II with the United States Army as a Medical Technician Fourth Grade with the 37th Field Hospital in Central Europe, China and Burma, India, receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, E-A-M Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He attended Pratt Institute, NY, William Patterson College and Montclair State College. He was a teacher, having taught in Union HS, Lakeland Regional HS and Palisades Park HS, retiring in 1984. Past President of the Bergenfield chapter of Unico. He moved to Barnegat in 1992 and was a member of the Barnegat VFW Post 10092. Surviving are his wife of 61 years Frances (nee DeMauro), his daughters Frances Beningaso (Angelo "Benny") and Diane Wolthoff (Donald). Grandchildren James Montague, Deidre Beningaso Butcher (Keith), Matthew Beningaso, Jessica Wolthoff, Elizabeth Walthoff, Daniel and Kyle Belits, Angelo (Dawn) Benincasa, and Alicyn (Gene) Senyszyn. Great grandchildren Gianna Marie and Calista Marie Butcher, Ashton Matthew and Preston James Montague, Bianca Marie, Nicholas Angelo and Anthony Stephon Benincasa and Joshua Anton Senyszyn. Sisters, Lourdes M. (Warren) Diaz and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Cornella and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Mary and Diego Parra, twin brother Frank and brother William "Willie" Francis Parra (Marion) and daughter Lourdes Anna "LouAnn" Parra. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 11:00a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Barnegat, to be followed by burial at Miller Cemetery, New Gretna. Viewing will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. and also Tuesday from 9-10:30a.m. at Maxwell Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. For driving directions or to email condolences please visit www.maxwellfuneralhome.com. Donations to American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Paula Janssen

September 28, 2008

Dear Aunt Francie and our beloved family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebrate the life of your beloved husband, father and brother, our Uncle Jimmy. We have lots of wonderful memories as we think of past family gatherings, most of which were at Frannie's house down the shore. The most memorable family gathering for Harald and I
is the time we all got together at our condo in Chester, N.Y. Many of our relatives have passed on since then, but we know they have been re-united with each other now, and are waiting with open arms to welcome each of us into heaven. We hope you are comforted by the love and support you receive from your family and friends.
We love you all,

Paula, Harald and Ashleigh

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