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Stephanie Parze Obituary
Freehold Township - Stephanie Nicole Parze, 25, of Freehold Township, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born in Freehold Township and resided there all her life. Stephanie loved children and worked as a nanny. She loved softball, hockey, the NY Yankees, bowling, shopping (especially for shoes) and had a special talent as a special effects makeup artist. She always put everyone else first.
She is survived by her parents, Edward and Sharlene; her three sisters, Brianna, Karissa and Hailey; her nephew, Mason; and her dog Jasmine.
A visitation will be held at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church Chapel, 51 Lincoln Place, Freehold on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 3:00-8:00pm. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 am Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 16 McLean Street, Freehold. Entombment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery Mausoleum in Freehold Twp. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold. For victims of domestic violence, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., 1 Bethany Road, Bldg. 3, Suite 42, Hazlet, NJ 07730.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Parze
Sponsored by Freeman Funeral Homes - Freehold.
Amani Jade
July 7, 2025
I just watched the documentary I am so sorry she was such a beautiful soul with a beautiful personality may she rest in peace
Denise R.
August 30, 2021
I am from Ohio & have just learned of the horrible passing of your beautiful daughter, Stephanie. Her story has touched me deeply & I just wanted to send my most sincere condolences to your beautiful family. Your strength & determination to bring your daughter home & then the amazing foundation you have set up in her memory is so inspiring. As a domestic violence survivor myself, I know how important it is to teach young women the tools to protect themselves. I will never forget Stephanie, her bright light & her story.
Voelkel Family
February 1, 2020
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Stephanie. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace now Stephanie.
Patricia Schoen
February 1, 2020
Rest In Peace Stephanie. May her memory be a blessing to all .
Anita Breslin
January 31, 2020
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~ Kahlil Gibran
Sweet Stephanie, there are no words to convey the depth of sorrow that must well within the hearts of all those who loved you. It was truly an honor and a joy to meet you. Thank you for your gentle kindness and incredible artistry. May your family and friends find peace and may your memory be a blessing.
Gina Dee
January 31, 2020
REST IN PEACE STEPHANIE
Gina Dee
January 31, 2020
STEPHANIE, YOU BECAME EVERYONE'S DAUGHTER, SISTER & FRIEND. YOU BROUGHT SO MANY PEOPLE TOGETHER TO HELP FIND YOU. YOUR FAMILY ARE THE MOST LOVING PEOPLE AND THEY ARE VERY PROUD TO HAVE YOU FOR THEIR DAUGHTER, SISTER, AUNT, NIECE. OUR HEARTS WILL ALWAYS BE BROKEN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, BUT I KNOW YOU'LL GIVE EVERYONE COMFORT FROM HEAVEN. YOU'RE HOME NOW SO YOU CAN FINALLY REST IN PEACE.
Maureen
January 31, 2020
On the loss of your beloved Daughter with Deepest Sympathy. May time ease your pain and memories fill your heart.
Maryellen Farry
January 31, 2020
Parze Family
Sincerest condolences to your family. Everyone's hearts are broken for you all and for Stephanie! May she now R.I.P.
Patricia Letizia
January 30, 2020
RIP Stephanie you were taken to soon from your family and friends now your another Angel. I'm glad I was one of your many school bus drivers. You were such a pleasure to have on my bus for Freehold High School.
Maureen T
January 30, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are truly a beautiful genuine family that share so much love. You are in my prayers and May God give you all the strength to get through this difficult time. Cherish all the beautiful memories.❤ The special bond and love you have for each other will never die. She will always be with you
Dance with the Angels Stephanie
Lauren Nunziata
January 30, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish you all healing and strength during this difficult time. Stephanie has been in my thoughts and prayers everyday since October. I am happy you finally have closure and Stephanie is home now and can rest easy. Rest peacefully Stephanie.
Robert Skinner
January 30, 2020
What a beautiful woman and very strong family. May you all gain even more strength as she lives in you all.
My deepest condolences on your incredibly deep loss.
Tammy Falcone
January 30, 2020
There are truly no words to express my heart-felt compassion and sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I live not far from you, so what's happened to your family has had an impact on me, as well as the thousands of other people in our area. I've prayed for Stephanie and your family since that night, and thank GOD you have her back....I will continue to pray for all of you, and hope you know the love that myself and everyone sends to you, will live on......Tammy Falcone
Sarah Fekete
January 30, 2020
May you rest in peace Stephanie.... I did not know you or your family but I have followed your story from the beginning hoping and praying you were found. As tragic as this situation is, you are finally home where you should be. Still praying for your family and friends that lost someone so dear and special.
Haley Ramsay
January 30, 2020
Rest In Peace beautiful angel. I will never forget you. The first time I met you, I knew there was something incredibly special about you. I hope you are doing all the angels makeup in heaven and making it a more colorful place. I will see you again up there❤
Doreen Eden-Beard
January 30, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been praying for all of you. Rest peacefully Stephanie. Prayers to your loved ones...
January 30, 2020
Although I didn't know your beautiful daughter or your family, you've been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm grateful that you can give Stephanie a proper burial and I continue to pray for your peace and comfort. God bless you
The Barone Family
January 30, 2020
We are so very sorry for the unimaginable loss of your beautiful Stephanie. You have been, and will continue to be, in our prayers and hearts. Fly high beautiful Angel! Rest in the sweetest peace
Gen
January 30, 2020
My heart breaks for Your family. May Stephanie Rest In Peace and always be your guardian angel. Love never dies ❤
Linda Wolff
January 29, 2020
To the Parze family,
I have prayed for you all since early November and prayed for Stephanie's safe return... But at least you guys can finally put her to rest and have a little closure. I never had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie but one could tell she was very loved and a good person. I'm so sorry for your loss. You all will continue to be in my prayers.
The LoBocchiaro Family
January 29, 2020
May Stephanie Rest In Peace. Condolences to all who loved her.
The Liuzzo Family
January 29, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Parze family and all who knew this young woman. Your tragedy touched so many of us in the community and I hope the support you receive through this difficult time lessens the pain even the slightest. You have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth I
January 29, 2020
My deepest sympathy. I didn't know Stephanie, but Have followed her story the very first day I heard of it within the media. I have looked everywhere as I was traveling and praying for her. Looking back on every step the Parze family took, I can't help by think how incredible of a family they all are. May god bless you all and give you peace knowing she is home.
Anonymous
January 29, 2020
Although we did not know you or your family, you were all in our thoughts and prayers every day. I know you watched down as your parents brought not only the entire town of Freehold together - but the whole state of NJ - (and NY too). I don't think I've ever seen a family fight so hard. To know they will continue to keep fighting for other women is truly remarkable. Your legacy will live on through the women whose lives will change because of you. May your angel wings hold them tightly and give them the strength to keep charging on. God bless
Patti McGrath Homefield
January 29, 2020
To the Parze Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
RIP and fly with the angels Stephanie!!
The Putcha Family
January 29, 2020
RIP Stephanie. Sorry for your loss.
Rosemarie Schirripa
January 29, 2020
Dear sweet Angel RIP. Condolences to the Parse Family
Karen Adler Miletsky
January 29, 2020
I didn't know Stephanie, but I am so very sorry for your loss and that there is at least some closure for the family to put Stephanie's body to rest. Know she will always be with you. She was loved by so many and touched so many hearts out there who didn't know her. Stephanie I hope you can now Rest In Peace
Elizabeth Azouz
January 29, 2020
Rest and piece I know we haven't met We are so sorry for loss we love you we will be missed in our hearts
From
Elizabeth and mattrew we love you
Amanda Paskell
January 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Parze family. Rest in peace Stephanie.
Bonnie Spangenberg
January 29, 2020
May you find comfort in knowing so many care. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rizzuto Family
January 29, 2020
May you all find peace.
Dorothy Bennett
January 29, 2020
Stephanie's story touched my heart. My sincere condolences to the Parze family.
Lisa M
January 29, 2020
May God bless the Parze family.
Sonia & Yvonne Leon
January 29, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Parze family & friends.. Rest in Peace Stephanie
Joyce K.
January 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family! I can't imagine the pain you are going through. May Stephanie Rest In Peace !
D E
January 29, 2020
May Your soul Rest In Peace
Diane Caprio
January 29, 2020
Although i did not know you. I prayed for you and your family i also was a volunteer looking fir you. Although its not easy on your family at least they have some closure to bring you to your final resting place. Heaven got a beautiful angel when they received you. Im so sorry this happened and my deepest condolences to your family. May your eternal light always shine bright young lady. God bless and rest peacefully
Carol Hampton-Winship
January 29, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. May Stephanie remain in your hearts through precious memories. I will dedicate my next Amazon book to her.
The Santaniello Family
January 29, 2020
Rest in God's perfect peace sweet child. Continued prayer for the Parze family.
The Santaniello Family
January 29, 2020
Rest in God's perfect peace sweet child. Continued prayer for the Parze family.
JOYCE CANCILLA
January 29, 2020
Rest Peacefully Stephanie. I do not know you or your family, but I prayed everyday for all of you. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Fly high beautiful angel.
Mindy Dinburg
January 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Angel Stephanie. Our deepest sympathy to your family.They never gave up to bring you home
January 29, 2020
Deepest condolences RIP
Anna
January 29, 2020
Rest Peacefully Stephanie. Although I did not personally know you, I prayed every day for you and your family.
Nicolette Palazzo
January 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire Parze family. Knowing you finally found her is comforting, but it doesn't make this pain any less. You guys fought hard and searched for her day in and day out and you get to finally bring Stephanie home. May she RIP, you have a guardian angel now ❤
Maryann Tomaselli
January 29, 2020
The impact of your short life will never be forgotten. Comfort to your family at this horrible time...... You brought so many people together and showed us there is good in this world... Rest in Peace...
M Reynolds
January 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Stephanie!
Chrissy Abline
January 29, 2020
Rest In Peace sweet angel. My prayers and condolences for the Parze family. I love you all.
Rachelle Yanick
January 29, 2020
I'm so sorry for your great loss. My heart goes out to the entire family. May she Rest In Peace !
Grace Soden
January 29, 2020
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brian Hornak
January 29, 2020
May you be granted eternal peace..You Sweet..Angel..
Maria Huerta
January 29, 2020
My condolences to the entire family. We are all saddened in my family also ... May God bless you all . R.I.P Stephanie!
M. Bono
January 28, 2020
Our condolences to the Parze family.
Rest in Peace.
Jessica Freyer
January 28, 2020
I'm so sorry for the loss of a beautiful life. My deepest condolences to the Parze family. You are now a beautiful angel Stephanie.
DiUbaldi family
January 28, 2020
We are very sorry for your loss and pray that Stephanie is now at peace with God. We pray you find comfort that she is looking down at you all with love and appreciation knowing you never stopped searching for her. She is now at home in God's arms.
Joseph DiSipio
January 28, 2020
May you fly with the Angels Stephanie. Our prayers are with your mom & Dad as well as your entire family. God Bless you. Rest in sweet paradise sweetheart.
Forever in our thoughts, forever in our hearts, never forgotten...
Love Denise & Joe
Philadelphia Pa.
The Post Family
January 28, 2020
Sending our deepest condolences to the Parze family. May the love of your friends and family comfort you in the days ahead.
Renee
January 28, 2020
Stephanie, you have touched so many people words can't even begin to describe. You were an angel walking amongst us for a short period of time, a light here on earth when there is so much darkness. I didn't have to know you to see and feel that.Your legacy will live on through everyone whom you've touched. My deepest condolences to the entire Parze family.
Alma Martinez
January 28, 2020
STEPHANIE, PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN HEAVEN GETS THEIR MAKE UP DONE, THE JERSEY STYLE. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD HAVE YOU IN HIS WARM ARMS. ❤
Deb
January 28, 2020
Rest peacefully. Family and friends remain in our prayers
Evan, Staci & Sydney Stein
January 28, 2020
Our Deepest Condolences to Ed, Sharlene and family...Our Hearts and Prayers are with you...Stephanie has touched so many lives and will always be with you...We know Ed and Sharlene through our daughter Sydney who is One of Stephanies Sisters best friend as well as another daughter to us...Our daughter thought of Stephanie as an older sister and I so wish we had the chance to know this beautiful Soul...Rest in the Sweetest Peace Stephanie..
Joyce Nelson
January 28, 2020
So very sorry for your great loss - there is nothing i can say that will take away your grief- cherish your memories and may you have some comfort knowing how many send their heartfelt condolences and love
Lisa Lakomski
January 28, 2020
Sending condolences to the Parze family , we are heartbroken for Stephanie and her family and friends..we will always have Stephanie in our hearts ...rest with the angels , love from Sayreville
The Spoto Family
January 28, 2020
Rest in God's perfect peace beautiful angel.
January 28, 2020
Sympathies to Stephanie's family , May she Rest In Peace .
Ramos Family
January 28, 2020
You are at peace now, sweet angel. May God watch over and support your family.
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Maripat Foley
January 28, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Parze family. God bless you. Way too young.
Allie Klimasz
January 28, 2020
Such a beautiful person inside and out! My condolences to the Parze Family.
Desiree B
January 28, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear about what happened to Stephanie. She was a great person and she will be missed. I remember when she first got her dog, Jasmine. She was so excited and loved her so much! I am keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers. ❤
Dale Johnson
January 28, 2020
My condolences to the parze family. Sincerely,Dale Johnson
Evan, Staci and Sydney Stein
January 28, 2020
Our Deepest Condolences..Ed, Sharlene, Brianna, Karissa and Hailey, our hearts and prayers are with you as we will always think of stephanie as she is our beautiful angel...
Love To you All
January 28, 2020
RIP....God Bless You and your Family....
Fran Rybak
January 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Parze family. May her memory always be a blessing to you.
Nick & Nancy Tyrpak
January 28, 2020
Condolences To Sharlene And Family, I Went To High School With Kathy & Joe And Now Your Beautiful Daughter In Their Arms In Heaven ! May Your Love & Memories Be Of Comfort To All Of You!
John and Lisa LaForge (Annicchiarico)
January 28, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the entire Parze family. A beautiful girl taken way too soon.
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