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James (Jake) Parella Obituary

James (Jake) Parella passed away due to health issues on December 16, 2018. He was born in Boulder, Colorado on March 2, 1975. He graduated from Boulder High School in 1993, and attended CSU in Fort Collins for several semesters. His more recent endeavor included part ownership of the family business, Center Copy Printing. Jake loved sports. He played basketball at Boulder High and was a member of the Boulder High basketball team that finished as a State semifinalist in 1992. Jake married in 2003 and has one daughter, Kaylee Amanda, who was born on April 15, 2004. Jake brought something special into this world. He had a way to connect with everyone he knew. His upbeat, entertaining, enthusiastic personality was always on display. He got "fired up" about sports and politics, and he loved to argue about everything. But his generous heart, eagerness to help, and extreme loyalty drew in a devoted circle of friends. Jake will be greatly missed. Jake was a sincere, true friend, intensely loyal brother, caring son, and, above all else, he was a dedicated, loving father. He thought his daughter Kaylee hung the moon. Life will be very quiet without Jake, and we much preferred the "joyful noise." Jake's spirit will be carried on by those who have survived him, including his daughter Kaylee, his brothers Matt (Hop) and Randy, and his parents Bob and Suzy Parella. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 30th, at 1:00, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, located at 6739 South Boulder Road in Boulder. Contributions: Kaylee Parella Education Fund, PO Box 21450, Boulder, CO 80308.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Mar. 24, 2019.

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Ian Boutelle

March 31, 2019

I moved back to Boulder from Texas my 5th grade year and attended Mapleton elementary school.It was difficult being the new kid but that was short lived. Jake and I became fast friends and I will always cherish and remember that time .We would meet up on the weekends to skate and talk basketball. After school we would often go over to Jake's house to hang out and play more basketball. My 6th grade year,Jake's 5th we were especially tight. He was the type of person who made you feel like you were his best friend whenever you were around him.His energy,loyalty and sense of humor was infectious! My sincerest sympathies go out to Jake's family and friends - I know that he was very proud of his daughter ! I was lucky enough to reconnect with Jake on FB on and off over the past 10 years. Through Jake ,his brother Matthew and I have become closer friends and I consider him a brother.May the memories and love of Jake comfort you during your time of loss-

Robert & Celeste Corwin

March 29, 2019

Bob, Suzy, Hop and family,

Celeste and I are offering our sincere condolences for the loss of your son Jake. We do hope that with your loss you can find good memories to help you through this time of great sorrow.

Robert & Celeste Corwin

March 29, 2019

Bob, Suzy, Hop and family,

Celeste and I would like to offer our sincere Condolences to you and family. We hope your strength will endure and help you to get through this trying time.

Bob and Celeste

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