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- Obituary:
Coventry, RI - Mark V. Parisella died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence after a very brief illness. He was 53.
Born in Cranston, RI to Vincent and Claire (Cartier) Parisella, he was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Dietzel) Parisella with whom he celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on July 14, 2020. In addition to being a devoted husband, he was the loving father of Mark Vincent Parisella Jr. of West Warwick and Hannah Lin Meng Parisella who lives at home. The brother of Paula Parisella of Coventry and of the late Deborah Szczsponik, he was the uncle of several well-loved and adored nieces & nephews.
A 1986 graduate of North Kingstown High School, Mark was president of Dan’s Oil Inc., a heating oil supply company located in Hope, RI which for the past 24 years he co-owned with his wife, Barbara. Mark was a hard worker; very proud to own his own business and work alongside his wife and son, “M.J”. Throughout his life he was known to be very moral and kind and a true family man.
He was a former coach for Coventry Little League, a Scout Leader for Pack #11 and Den #9, Coventry, a Master Mason and member of Manchester Lodge No. 12, F&AM, Anthony and a Master of the Grand Cross of Color International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. For over 20 years, he was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in West Warwick.
Due to the restrictions of the current health crisis, his family will gather privately for a mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Coventry will also be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Marine Toys for Tots – Providence.
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