Miss Jennie A. Parella

Jennie Parella, 98, of Bristol passed away on January 29 at St. Clares Home in Newport, with her loving niece by her side. A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Antonetta (Giordano) Parella. Jennie loved being with her family, she always made people feel welcome and special, and was a terrific Italian cook. Her feistiness kept her active and she was able to get around independently until the end. She will be greatly missed by her family and the staff and friends at St. Clares. Jennie was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, including her caregivers Mary Parella and Sally Parella Battison. She is survived by her brother Frank Parella of East Providence. She is preceded in death by her sisters Virginia Parella and Catherine Vaccaro and brothers, the Rev. Francis J. Parella, SSP; Fred, Gaetano and Salvatore Parella. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Clares for their love and care and providing a joyful environment for Jennies last years. Funeral Services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:30 am with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol. Visitation will be on Saturday morning only from 9:30-10:15 AM. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Clares Home would be greatly appreciated. Please designate either the activity or building fund. They can be sent to: St. Clares Home, 309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840 Charitable donations may be made to:St. Clare's Home 309 Spring Street, Newport RI 02840

Service Information Visitation Saturday February 3, 2018 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Mass of Christian Burial Saturday February 3, 2018 11:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 141 State Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Committal Saturday February 3, 2018 12:00 PM St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI -->