Donna Parise Obituary

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your daughter Donna. I am very sad to learn of her passing. I´ve often thought of you and Dennis as well as other co-workers from our days at Brookwood Jr. High.

I will always remember all the fun and laughter we had with your mom. I miss you so very much. You are finally free of the pain and are with Uncle Lee and Grandpa. I Love you my precious niece Donna.

My precious niece Donna. I miss you every day. You were my best friend. I know you are in Heaven with Uncle Lee and pain free. I can't wait to come home and be with you.
I Love You.

My Dear Sister it is coming up Donna Heavenly Anniversary she was so loved by everyone but none as much as you . There is always a bond between a mother and a child that no one ever feels but is mother´s . She reminds me of me in so many ways I know we would of been so close . As always you are in my thoughts and prayers I love you My precious niece I will get to meet you one day and what a glorious day that will be

My beautiful daughter,
I didn´t think I could live one second without you after you went to Heaven. Now, almost fifteen years later, I´m still trying to figure out how to live without you. You took my heart with you.

I used to wonder why God took you first. But I wouldn´t want you to have to endure this horrific, never ending, all encompassing, overwhelming, emptiness called grief. God doesn´t make mistakes. I´m glad you went first. I can´t wait to see you again!

You were my first love, and my last!
Mom

I am so sorry to hear about Donna. She was a vibrant young lady. I have great memories of her as a cheerleader at Brookwood. Your great smile and your contagious personality will also be remembered. Glad to have met you. Remembering our mothers taking us to cheerleading practice and picking us up from the game. Wow...what precious memories. Rest in peace Donna....it was great knowing you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Still thinking of you often and missing you.

I just found out... We dated in Jr high. My prayers are with your family. God bless

May God renew your strength and give you peace and joy.
Love you, Clara& Bob

Dear Linda,
Recently I read the obituary of your daughter Donna in the Star and didn't know if you were the Mrs. Parise from District 167. I kept trying to remember your first name and then eventually asked Amanda and Jo-Anna and they told me it's "Linda". I hadn't had a chance to call Erika to see if she remembered. We're all very sorry for the loss of your precious Donna. Back in June 1991, my family suffered the loss of my sister who like Donna was 37 and also an RN. May you and your family find comfort in the wonderful memories of your daughter.

Mrs. Parise & Mr. Eugene Parise,

I just learned about the passing of Donna. If I would have known, I would have attended the memorial services. I feel bad that I could not have been there. It has been many many years since we have seen Donna and you, but I still felt bad and in shock to hear of her passing. I have good memories of her - playing with her practically every day when she was around 4 or 5 years old. I remember my brother and I always going to your house on Friday nights for dinner and dessert and to watch "Zoom" with Donna (her favorite show)and we would listen to her sing on her microphone the Donny Osmond songs that she knew (she always said that he was her boyfriend). I remember her with her little pony tails and her beautiful smile. I do remember that I have a photo of her with Dolores & Adriana (my sisters) and myself on our front porch, I believe it was taken right before you moved. I also remember there were times when my sister & I would babysit her. Well, those memories are from years and years ago while living next door to you on 116th St. in Roseland, and they will be memories of her that I will always have.

With sympathy,

Sylvia Ruiz

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mrs. Parise and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was always a beautiful person, inside and out. I have a lot of wonderful memories growing up with Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless,
Lisa

Linda,

I am so shocked about Donna's passing. I want to tell you that I will always remember her and think of her in my prayers. I have not seen her in some time but I will always remember the good times that we had in high school and beyond.

Linda,
AS the years go by we never seem to forget those who have touched our hearts.I'm deeply sorry to have heard of your recent loss.It was a few years ago that Donna and I seen each other after 15 years or more.As,she walked into my office it was as though no time had passed.She had the same beautiful smile and full of laughs.We shared a few life stories and met once a year after that.Having three children of my own,I cannot even imagine your grief.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless

Linda, We cannot begin to know how you feel over the loss of Donna. We can only emphatize with you. But you are constantly in our prayers and anything we can do, just call. We love you.

Dear Mrs. Parise,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I went to grade school and high school with Donna. Twenty years later, I remember her as a truly genuine person who got along with everyone. Thinking of Donna brought to mind a time when you chaperoned one of our grade school field trips. I recall thinking, even as a kid, that you and Donna had a real special relationship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Mrs. Parise, I was so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a wonderful friend to have growing up. My sincerest sympathies,
Lisa Mastin (Kerr)

Dear: Mrs. Parise and Family, I'm sorry to hear about Donna. She will be allways be in my heart and greatly missed. I had the opportunity to work with her at St. James Hospital Olympia Fields. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Dear Linda,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for your loss. Donna & I were so close in High School & after. All of those late nights at Mr. Benny's the three of us shared together. The memories just go on and on. I will miss her dearly. We will always hold her close to our hearts and keep your family in our prayers. Trisha

Dear Linda, Dennis, and Gene,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when we went to church together at Meadow Lane and what a beautiful person Donna was inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come.

Dear Ms.Parise and family, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you through your time of sorrow. I went to school with Donna from grade school threw Highschool, and we briefly worked together at Mikey D's as teens. She will be missed. She was a very lovely girl.

Dear Mrs. Parise
I am so sorry to hear about Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Linda and Dennis,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I went to grade school with Donna and always enjoyed her company. We had quite a year in 6th grade harassing our teacher. She was such a blast- great sleepovers. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Meg Shanley (White)

Dear Linda and Dennis,
I have no words for you. Harry has his arms around Donna and has welcomed her to heaven with a funny remark.There is no way around, over or under your grief. All you can do is go through it.
Harry and Donna and our other heavenly residents will help.
Love,
Pat

Linda and family,
I am so deeply sorry, I couldn't believe what I was reading, please know I think of you often and miss you dearly. You are in my prayers now and always. love, sandi dubsky

Linda and Family
I never had the pleasure of meeting Donna, but spoke to her once on the phone...she was very nice...I have heard only great things about her from Mary and am very sorry for your loss.

Dear Linda and Dennis, I can't express how badly I feel about Donna and the hurt that I know you are going through. I will miss her e-mails and cards. But I pray she is with her honorary "Dad" and they are looking down on you with love. Love, Barbara Hall

Linda,

I was shocked and saddened upon hearing about the loss of Donna. We were great friends growing up from grade school all the way through high school. We spent a LOT of time at the roller rink! I know your loss must be devastating because of your close bond with her. I hope you will take comfort in the fact that your wonderful personality traits shined through in Donna and that while she was here with us she spread joy on a daily basis with anyone and everyone she met. She achieved many of the goals she set for herself and lived life to the fullest in the short time she had. My deepest sympathies...

Linda
Sorry to hear about Donna. she was so sweet and funny we enjoyed nice chats at church. And I have thought of you guys often. you are in my prayers.

I knew Donna since I was 13, and we we were there for each other's "firsts". From first loves ( and heart breaks) to being the godmother of two of my children.
All though we were not as close these past few years as when younger, I still loved her dearly and feel blessed to have had her as my "best" friend for the years I did.
Linda, your relationship with Donna was unique, and I know this is difficult. I will be praying for you and your family.With love....

I have not seen Donna in years, but I have always had positive memories of her. I remember her as such a nice girl. One of her most striking features, and she was always a very pretty girl, was her beautiful smile. I will remember her as a beautiful person inside and out. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Linda,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I went to grade school with Donna and she was truly liked and loved by all of us. She was such a strong personality that I can remember little things about her more than 20 years later.

Dear Linda,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved daughter,Donna. I know you had a very special relationship. I pray
God will strengthen you and heal
your heart. Love, Clara&Bob Browning

Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you had a very close bond just like me and my mom. You and my mom always would talk about the similarites between me and Donna. That hit me hard when I found out of her passing. I always felt connected to her. As you know. All my love.

Linda & Dennis...words cannot begin to express our sorrow for you! Donna was like a daughter to us. We watched her grow up and shared in every aspect of her life's accomplishments. As they say the Lord takes the good ones. She is now a rose in heaven's garden. God be with you at this time and our heart goes out to you.
Love,

Linda, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Donna. I loved working with her at SSH. She was a caring and compassionate nurse and friend. I am going to miss her deeply. You and Dennis have my sympathy.

I am so sorry for your loss. It's a huge loss for all of us, Donna was a very special girl and I have great memories of her when I was growing up. God bless you and your family, we really loved Donna.

I haven't seen Donna for many years, but her death still hit me like a freight train. We attended high school together and I'm a good friend of Donna Caird (Corbin). What I remember most about her is her smile...the way it lit up a room and her bouncy personality that could always bring anyone up. Being a nurse myself, I know she must have been a great nurse. Such a waste of God given ability is beyond my comprehension, but I guess he works in mysterious ways. My heart pours out for you Linda and I will pray that God will send the Great Comforter to be with you during this most tragic time.

Linda
and Mr. Parise and Mr. Scott: Where do I begin? Donna is the "greatist hits" of my
childhood memories. When my 7 year old daughter asks who my best friend
was when I was a little girl, I tell her about my Donna and Jill
adventures. Roller skating, sleepovers, the rides through the cemetary
with Mrs. Parise, cheerleading, Great America, our "private jokes",
tanning contests (yes, I ALWAYS won) and so on. She was so full of
life, full of laughs, was such a thoughtful friend, and will always be
my "sis." Even though time and life has caused us lose touch, we will
deep down always be best friends - and she will always have a special
place in my heart and memories.

With Deepest Sympathies,
Jill Piunti (Duvauchelle) PS. LYLASAAW/BFF

I have such fond memories of Donna when we worked together at St. James. She ALWAYS made me laugh. She was a good friend and an excellent nurse. I'm sorry we lost track of each other over the years.

Linda: Sorry to hear about Donna. You have my sympathy.

Doris Daniels

I have fond memories working with Donna in Olympia Fields years back. She was always so kind to everyone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great sorrow.