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JAMES PARRELLA Obituary

PARRELLA
JAMES P.
May 27, 2020. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee Volpe). Survived by 3 children Lisa Schwartz, Christina Knecht and James Parrella Jr. Loving Grandfather of 6. James was the Owner and Operator of the Ivy Ridge Exterminating Co. Active as a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Church. James greatest passion was acting, directing and producing plays for North Light Players and the Olde Academy Players. Service and Interment private.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 28, 2020.

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Donna Bellina

August 13, 2020

Lisa, Tina, and Lil Jimmy - Im so sorry for your loss. Your family and especially your Dad has always been a positive contributor to the heart of our 'Manayunk family'. Rest in peace Jimmy.

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June 4, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lisa Turvey Trimbur

May 31, 2020

My deepest heartfelt condolences to Lisa, Tina, Jimmy and families. I loved him and will remember him with fond memories. He will be missed by many. All my love and prayers.

Dennis Carr

May 30, 2020

Jim and the entire Parrella family my condolences and prayers for your family. May he Rest In Peace.

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Dee Volpe-Gubicza

May 30, 2020

Sorry for your loss Lisa, Tina and Jimmy. Your dad was a great man and wonderful cousin to my dad. Dad always enjoyed his company and especially the plays at the Olde Academy. May he Rest In Peace. Hold close to the memories...they will help through the difficult times. Take care, Dee Volpe-Gubicza

Peg Brennan

May 29, 2020

Lisa so sorry to hear about your Dad our condolences are with you and your family.
Gary and Peg Brennan

Rosemarie Smith(Biddle)

May 29, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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