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Nicholas Parrella Obituary
On the evening of Saturday, July 26, 2008 Jesus called Nicholas Parrella home after a long, valiant battle with cancer.
Nicholas now living in Cornwall, was born on April 13, 1914 to Stephen and Jenny Palazzo Parrella of Newburgh, NY. The oldest of five children, he was predeceased by his younger brother, Joseph and his sister, Betty Manns. Surviving are two sisters: Edith Moriello and Emma Bower, both of the area.
Nicholas attended NFA and loved to sing adding his beautiful baritone voice to the NFA Glee club. Early on he worked for Turl Iron Works in Newburgh and during World War II was a member of the National Guard. On September 25, 1938 he took Victoria Kolodziejski of Washingtonville as his bride in St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville.
The legacy he leaves are his three children: daughter, Carol Wilkinson of Cornwall and two sons, James of Newark, DE, who predeceased him on April 2006 and David and his wife, Linda of Kennewick, WA. Added to his family came ten grandchildren: Peter, Brian, Cheryl, Pamela, Linda, Jill, Jennifer, Catherine, Nicholas & Anthony also eight great grandchildren.
Nicholas worked for many years for Firth Carpet Co., and later for Star Expansion until he retired. He was active in the early years of Cornwall Vol. Amb. Corps and a Charter member of Black Rock Fish & Game Club for many years serving as president, Bd. Of Directors, later a member of Friday Night Gang Card Players. He loved to hunt, garden and the Mets. The family wishes to thank all the doctors who walked with him through the last days of his illness, especially Dr. Paul Pomerantz & Dr. Nicholas Bambino, who gave not only of his professional time and personal time . Nicholas will be missed. Earth's loss is Heaven's Gain.
Visitation will be from 7-9 PM today, July 30 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday, July 31 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520. Burial will follow the mass in St. Thomas cemetery, Cornwall, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Parrella
Pamela Musco-Burns
August 15, 2008
Vicki,
You and Nick will always be my "other" Mom & Dad.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Paula Hunt-Harkey
August 6, 2008
Hello Dear Relatives, I am so sorry that Uncle Nic passed away. Our hugs and prayers are sent long distance. Do you think they'll have gum in heaven for him?! Much Love to ALL. Mitch & Paula
Raymond Weeks
July 30, 2008
I first met Nick when I became a member of Black Rock (1967) He was the President then.It seems like it was yesterday,but a long time ago.I bet the guys up there are voiting him in for president right now ( GOD bless you Nick,say hi to Jesus for all of us
Kathy Cranston-Grant
July 30, 2008
Carol, Pam, Cheryl & Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad/grandfather. May the memories of his great life bring you joy at this time and always.
Love,
Kathy & Brian Grant
Jack and Marion Jackson
July 29, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to the Parrella family. Jack worked with Nick at Star for many years and we were Carol's neighbors for years. Carol's children have been like our own. We know that God will be with this family thru this difficult time. God Bless and keep you all!
Jenee Reistad - Bailey
July 29, 2008
I knew Nick from Black Rock. As a child I attended the meetings with my Father and Brother. Nick was there every meeting always greeting us with a smile and a kind word.
As I grew up I got more involved in the Club and soon became a regular watching him play cards on Friday nights as I worked the Clubhouse Bar. He was there without fail right at 6:00 and always looking for new members each meeting.
Nick was a great assest to the Club in fact our bar is named "Nick's Place" after him - this was done a few years ago!
Nick can now join some of the Black Rock greats up in Heaven - Frank Reggero Jr., Mike Waite, and Jeff Reistad! I know they welcomed my brother a few months ago and will welcome him!!!
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I will cherish the memories forever.
Nick will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Terri (Bonacum) Kendall
July 29, 2008
The Kendall family of Everett, WA sends our most sincere sympathy for Aunt Victoria, Carol, David and the whole extended Parrella family. I can only imagine James' loving arms and huge smile that greeted Uncle Nic as he was recieved in Heaven.
May peace be in all your hearts.
Terri, Ralph, Miles and Mary Claire Kendall
Patricia Turco
July 29, 2008
I am so glad we were able to get together on Father's Day weekend.
He & Dad will now be playing cards in Heaven. God Bless.
Love, Pat & George
Douglas Spaulding
July 29, 2008
David and family
May fond memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Doug and Irene
David & Lou-Ann Mac Morran
July 29, 2008
Vicky,Carol and David and all the Family , I'am so sorry to hear of Nick's Passing , i was hoping to see him one more time since we will be up on Friday, Of Course i knew Nick my whole life and he was a great Guy and i know your all going to miss him so much. we are really sorry we can't be there and will see you on the weekend , Our Love and Best to you all and if we could all live a good life as long as Nick and lived to be his Age 95 is Good !!!!
cheryl (cha)
July 29, 2008
To my much loved gramps - I thnak God that you are not in pain any longer gramps and you will missed greatly.
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