Loretta (Parisella) Smagala

Boynton Beach, Florida – Mrs. Loretta (Parisella) Smagala 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formally Beverly MA, beloved wife of Ronald Smagala, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Portsmouth Medical Center in Portsmouth, N.H.. Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Sincore) Parisella. She was raised and educated in Beverly and was a graduate of Beverly High School, Class of 1959. Mrs. Smagala had been employed for many years as the Assistant to the President of B.A.S.F. in Bedford, MA until the time of her retirement in 2008. A loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Loretta enjoyed her time with her family above all else. Family was paramount especially her beloved grandchildren. She was their most ardent supporter. She was a member of the B.H.S, Class of 1959, Reunion Committee and volunteered extensively at Jamaica Bay in Florida as the Treasurer of the Social Committee for many years. With an outgoing and affable personality, Loretta endeared herself to many and had friends where ever she went. She was devoted to her faith and read the bible daily and took great pleasure in attending bible study. Yet above all else family always came first. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ronald Smagala of Boynton Beach, Fl. and Seabrook, N.H., her sons, Michael Smagala and his wife Mary Pat of Boca Raton, FL and David Smagala and his wife Stephanie of Peabody, her beloved grandchildren, Shannon, Rachel, Christa and David Smagala Jr., her brother, Gerardo "Gerry" Parisella and his wife Lorraine of Waltham and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Cynthia (Parisella) Keech. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Mass which will be held in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Cabot St., Beverly, Wednesday, July 25th at 10 A.M. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. As requested visiting hours omitted. Assisting the family with the arrangement is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Loretta's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN., 38105. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com