Ursula Helena (Colella) Parrella

1918 - 2017

Ursula Helena (Colella) Parrella obituary, 1918-2017, Waltham, MA

Ursula Helena (Colella) Parrella

1918 - 2017

BORN

1918

DIED

2017

Ursula Parrella Obituary

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Waltham – Mrs. Ursula Helena (Colella) Parrella, of Waltham, died at home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. And, like members of her father's family, she lived into her nineties. Lee, as her family and friends called her, was born in Newton on September 1, 1918, a daughter of the late Irena (Bibbo) and Orazio Colella. She had two siblings, Paul Patrick Colella of Newton and Lucy DeRubeis of Michigan. She attended Newton Public Schools graduating in eleven years with honors. After graduation she went to work in Boston as a secretary and attended school at night. She married Louis Parrella on May 8, 1946 in Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Newton and the couple soon made Waltham their lifelong home. Lou and Lee enjoyed fifty-one happy years together before his death in 1997. Lee lived for her family and participated in numerous activities and charities, including the Women's Auxiliary of the Warrendale Little League, as a girl scout leader, a catechumen teacher, member of the Ladies Sodality and the Parish Council, all at Sacred Heart Church in Waltham. When Lee decided to go to work full time she took a civil service exam and began working at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. She eventually became the secretary to the Superintendent of Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham. She retired due to illness as the secretary to the department's area director. Lee was the ultimate hostess, happiest when she was surrounded at home entertaining for family and friends. She and her husband were a terrific pair and instilled the values of faith, family and friendship into their children. Lee was a lifelong learner and passed along her love of education to her children as well. For many years she was a member of the Newton Sons of Italy where she was elected to every office in the organization at one time or another. She loved her appointment as State Deputy of the Waltham's Women's Lodge. Lee became active on numerous state commissions including scholarship, charity, culture and for the OSIA magazine where she penned many articles. Known for her shorthand skills Lee was asked to serve as secretary to the Board of Trustees at the W.E. Fernald School and served as treasurer for the Friends of Fernald. She leaves her children, Anthony Parrella and his wife, Robin, of Lexington and Susan Parrella of Waltham; her grandson, Justin Parrella of San Francisco, California and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Lee's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Monday, January 16th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

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January 23, 2017

Ann and Richard Burke posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2017

Debbie Martorilli posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2017

Theresa DeFronzo posted to the memorial.

Ann and Richard Burke

January 23, 2017

We were so sorry to hear about your mom we will miss miss her neighbors from River Street Ann and Richard BurkeI

Debbie Martorilli

January 19, 2017

Susan I am so sorry I missed this . I hope you know how much I enjoyed your mother and father they are both great people and will be missed. Your father made working at Star Market so much fun. Your mom always brightened my day m heartfelt sympathy.

Theresa DeFronzo

January 17, 2017

Dear Susan,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa (Lacrosse) DeFronzoeybxJ

Mary Chiasson

January 17, 2017

Mrs. Parrella was as beautiful inside as she was outside. She would warm my heart each time that we met at church. She was always so very kind to us kids in the neighborhood. I loved going to Sue's house. I will miss her and her that infectious smile of hers.

With many prayers and much love to the family,

Mary (LaRosa) Chiasson

Maureen Connelly

January 16, 2017

Susan, I was so sorry to hear about your mothers passing away. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Linda Gould

January 15, 2017

Sue and family,
I was saddened to read of your mother's passing. My condolences and prayers.
Linda

Clare Welch

January 15, 2017

Sue and family
I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Clare

tony mangini

January 14, 2017

Susan and Tony: please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss.
As you know we have been close friends to Mom and Dad for many, many years with our friendship at Sacred Heart Church. Please be assured of our
continuing friendship with you both. You both have been very kind and courteous to us. Again, accept our most sorrowful sympathies. Tony and Emily Mangini

Kerri Egan

January 13, 2017

To Mrs. Parella:

You were a favorite of mine in WHS class of 1980. So very very sorry for your loss. God bless your mother and may He bring you through this very difficult time.

Kerri Egan

Jeanne Iodice

January 13, 2017

Dear Sue, My condolences on your dear Mom's passing...a sweet, lovely, lady. May she rest in eternal peace,which she so richly deserves..she fought a long battle. May happy memories, bring you comfort. Blessings, Jeanne Iodice

carol chaisson

January 13, 2017

So Sorry for Your Loss Sue.
Your Mom was a Sweet Little Lady with a Beautiful Smile.
She will be surely missed.
RIP Sweetheart.

Mary Ann and Bob McGovern (Russo)

January 13, 2017

Dear Sue and Tony,
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a lovely and sweet lady. She will be always be in your heart and the memories will help you get through.
God Bless
Mary Ann and Bob McGovern

Joe & Wendy Fournier

January 12, 2017

Dear Sue:
Our deepest condolences on your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
In Sympathy,
Joe & Wendy Fournier

Debra Cacciatore

January 12, 2017

keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers -
always loved having an opportunity to bump into Lee, she will be missed by many
love, Deb

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