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We just heard of Monas passing, we are sorry we couldn’t attend services, she was a wonderful person, our deepest sympathy to Vinnie and family.
John and Carol Defrancesco
August 31, 2025 | Cape Vincent, NY | Friend


Photo courtesy of Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home - Carthage
May 7, 1937 - Aug 4, 2025
We just heard of Monas passing, we are sorry we couldn’t attend services, she was a wonderful person, our deepest sympathy to Vinnie and family.
John and Carol Defrancesco
August 31, 2025 | Cape Vincent, NY | Friend
The obituary was a beautiful tribute and told the story of the beautiful Mona Paragon. My sincere condolences to the entire Paragon family. My mom enjoyed speaking and laughing with your mom when we all would visit Aunt Peggy and Uncle Joe Shambo/Cousins. What beautiful memories. Hugs to all of you!
Marie Cutro
August 22, 2025 | Friend
On behalf of the Fercken family Donna Rich, Tiffany Lauren we wish to send our condolences to you Vinney and her rest of your family. Mona was a very nice neighbor and we were sorry to see you guys leave when you did.. we’re sorry but we will not be able to attend the funeral on August 16 through the fact that we are heading down to North Carolina on vacation. They wanna rest in peace.
Rich and Donna Fercken
August 15, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
I was so sad to hear of Aunt Mona’s passing. She was such a sweet woman, and her & Uncle Vinnie’s love story is truly one for the ages. Reading all she accomplished throughout her life was so heartwarming. She will be missed by many. Safe and whole in Jesus’ arms, rest in Heavenly peace, Aunt Mona.
Marlena Soukup
August 14, 2025 | Saratoga Springs, NY
To the Paragon family,
Our heart is with you. May you find peace and comfort in the cherished memories and in knowing that Mona’s light will continue to shine through all of you.
Frank & Dawn Alvino
August 11, 2025 | Carol Stream, IL | Friend
So very sorry for the loss of your mom, as well as mine this disease is relentless but Glory to God in his presence we are restored! Praying for your family.
Chris Loomis
August 11, 2025 | Carthage, NY
My deepest condolences to the Paragon family. Mona was a very special lady. May she rest in peace. Keeping your families in my prayers. Alma Price
Alma Price
August 11, 2025 | Carthage, NY | Friend
My deepest sympathy goes out to all her family and friends. I knew Mona and Vinnie for many years and at one time they lived across the street from me in Carthage. They were a wonderful couple and Mona's sister, Brenda, was a classmate of mine back at CCS. The Rowsams and Paragons have been my friends for many years. R.I.P. Mona
Bud Cole
August 10, 2025 | Brewerton, NY | Friend

Sending heartfelt condolences to Vinney and all the family.
I lived next door to the Rowsam family for 36 years and I have known Mona since she was little.
Watched her grow into the beautiful Angel she became to be.
Seeing her always reminded me of the "Mona Lisa".
Rest in peace, Mona - with all the heavenly Angels.
Love and prayers to all.
Mary Jarvis
August 10, 2025 | Carthage, NY | Neighbor
Mona Lou (Rowsam) Paragon1937 – 2025Mona Lou (Rowsam) Paragon was born May 7th, 1937, in Lowville, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Lou Emma Rowsam Sr. She graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1955 and after graduation moved to Springfield Mass. to work with crippled children...
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