Laura S. Parsons

Laura Susan Parsons, Age 67, daughter of Carmine Nappa of Avellino, Italy and Lucia Nappa (Belardino) of Newark, NJ passed away August 3, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, John E. Parsons. Laura is also survived by her two children; her son Bradford Parsons of Watertown and his wife Lisa Piantedosi Parsons and their children, Lucia and Marco; her daughter Andrea Parsons of Walnut Creek, CA and her fiance Jeffrey McBean; her sisters Conchetta Fischer of Oklahoma and Geraldine Nappa of Florida; 21 nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews.

Laura's passions were many with her family taking top priority. Her grandchildren brought tremendous joy to Laura's life. She smothered Lucia and Marco with hugs and kisses whenever the opportunity presented itself, which to Laura was always. Laura adored her daughter-in-law, Lisa, and often remarked that Lucia and Marco are blessed to have such a loving mother.

Laura and John shared a love for travel especially to Europe. In the past five years, they visited Andrea annually in California. Laura was an avid painter and member of the Reading Art Association. In addition to painting, Laura spent countless hours in her garden. Laura was also a member of Reading Community Singers and active in two bridge clubs. As a member of the Good Shepherd Church in Reading she ran the feeding ministry in Malden for many years.

In addition to her family Laura will be missed by many. Her circle of friends is a wide one, which is a testament to the wonderful person that Laura was. We invite Laura's loved ones to visiting hours from 4-8pm Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St., Reading, MA and to Laura's memorial service at 11:00am Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Church of the Good Shepherd 95 Woburn St., Reading, MA