Elinor MOCCI

MOCCI, Elinor (Parizo)
Elinor (Parizo) Mocci passed away on Friday night at her home in Southington, CT. She was the wife of the late Pat Mocci. She was born on December 26th 1929 in Meriden, CT and was the daughter of the late Philip D. and Lilla I. Parizo of Southington. Mom is survived by her loving children Robert and Mary Ann of Middlefield, Norrie Paradis of Southington, and Michael and Darlene of Plantsville. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jenna, Justin, Brian, Amy, Steven, David, Thomas, Danny, Katy, Kevin, Kari, and Sarah. Nana is survived by her three loving great grandchildren; Kaden, Scarlett, and Khloe. Ellie leaves behind her twin brothers, Robert Parizo of Southington and Richard Parizo of Old Saybrook and sister -in-law Mary Clockerty of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her sisters Phillipa, Mary, and Lorraine. Mom loved animals, reading, history, music, dancing, riding in the car on a sunny day, traveling and the UConn Huskies. She loved the ocean anywhere, especially York Beach, Maine. Most of all Mom loved her children, grandchildren, parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. She loved being called Mom and Nana. She understood the meaning of Love, Family, and Friendship. She lived and instilled it as part of her daily life. Elinor was a volunteer at the American Red Cross, Bradley Memorial Hospital, and Southington Care. She had a passion for the elderly and provided comfort for as long as she was physically able. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at: Connecticut Humane Society 701 Russell Road, Newington CT 06111. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Church 99 Bristol St. in Southington. There are no calling hours. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences and directions.