James F. Parillo Sr.

Parillo, James F. Sr. BALLSTON SPA James F. Parillo Sr., 92, of Ballston Spa, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born in Ballston Spa, June 21, 1916, he was the son of the late Frank and Fannie Parillo. Jim was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He worked for REA Express of South Glens Falls for over 30 years and was also a dispatcher for the Lake George Police Department for 20 years, retiring in 1972. He assisted in the operation of Scotty's Restaurant in Wilton for many years. Jim was a 50-year member of Eagle Matt Lee Fire Co. No. 1 in Ballston Spa. He was a high school basketball referee and member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. He was also involved in the equestrian circuit and participated as a steward in many horse shows. He was predeceased be his wife, Helen E. Marra Parillo; brother, Tony Parillo and four sisters, Rosalie Parillo, Carmel Parillo, Mary Frandino and Frances Davis. He is survived by his children, Frank Parillo and his wife Delores of Malta, James Parillo Jr. and his wife Catherine of Saratoga Springs and Karen Parillo of Ballston Spa; five grandchildren, Tina Nigro, Scott Parillo, James Parillo III, Michael Parillo and Christopher Kowalski; four great-grandchildren, Scott Parillo Jr., Kyran Nigro, Dawson Nigro and Leah Nigro; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in St Mary's Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday evening from 4-8 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.