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Maryann Parks Obituary

PARKS, MARYANN, (GRILLI) 68, of Warwick passed away peacefully March 24, 2016 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife for 47 years of Barry S. Parks Sr. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Ernest Grilli Sr. and Angela (Saccoccio) Grilli. MaryAnn was a hairdresser for many years before retiring. Besides her husband she is survived by her beloved children, Barry S. Parks Jr. and his wife Wendy, Brian Parks and Jason Parks. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Michael, Giuliana and Jason Parks Jr. and the loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ernest Grilli Jr. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday March 29, 2016 at 8:45 a.m. from "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, Cranston. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery. VISITATION MONDAY March 28, 2016, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Amercian Lung Association. Please share memories at www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2016.

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Nancy Chace

March 18, 2021

Maryann was one of the nicest, kindest people I ever knew. We had a lot of good times together, I loved her sense of humor. You are missed a lot.

Joanne Dwyer

March 18, 2020

I miss you so much Maryann.I miss all the fun times we shared.Memories of you are streaming down my face as I write this .I love you.RIP my friend.Till we meet again.

Joanne dwyer

April 20, 2016

I miss you my friend.I truly truly miss you.rip .Till we meet again.Love Joanne

Frances DeSimone

March 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Christine Marciano

March 28, 2016

I'm truly sadden for her loved ones. She's at peace. She truly was a wonderful wife, mother,grandmother and friend.
I will always keep her in my heart. I will miss her.
Always in my heart
Many prayers
Chrissy

Joanne Dwyer

March 28, 2016

Barry & family,so sorry for your loss.Maryann will be greatly missed.love her so much.may she rest in peace.

March 27, 2016

Barry and family, so sorry for the loss of Maryann. Bruce Silvia

Nancy (Skuce) Chace

March 26, 2016

Barry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Maryann was a very special lady. My mother Sally was very fond of her.

Joanne Dwyer

March 26, 2016

You will always be my very best friend.I love you and will miss you so much.you will be in my prayers ,always.

Jim Kelley

March 26, 2016

Barry, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

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