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John Parrilli Obituary

Parrilli Jr., John Jay beloved husband of Michaelene, devoted father of Andria (Carey) Mazzucchi and John Jay Parrilli III, loving son of the late John (Angela) Parrilli, loving Papa of Christina Marie Mazzucchi, dear brother of Joyce (the late Rudy) Belasick, Shirley Forton, Kay Diggins, Lee "Buddy" (Patricia) Parrilli, dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem to St. John of the Cross Church, mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. Information call 773-889-1700. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Nick Charmelo

May 21, 2003

To the entire Parrilli family, I was shocked to hear of the passing of john. He will always be remembered by me as a great guy,ex buddy and tiger worker.Nick Charmelo

Ines Mangiameli

May 19, 2003

Dear Mrs. P., Andria and Johnny,



I can't even begin to tell you how so very sorry I am for your loss. Mr. P. was a beautiful, wonderful, great, intelligent, handsom and funny man. I will always remember as Andria and I grew up together how he would start off the day by saying to me.."Ines...Como se uuhhhhh???...." and then he would laugh because he couldn't finish speaking in Spanish!



All of you always welcoming me into your home and practically growing up and raising me there I felt Mr. P. as my second father. We will all miss him imensly but we will always remember him incredibly.



Mr. P. is, was and will always be the true meaning of the words.."Family Man". You were all so fortunate to have him in your lives...no matter how short or long!



I love you all!

Ines

andria Mazzucchi

May 17, 2003

I am John's daughter Andria. I just would like to thank everyone that sent an online message to my mother, Brother and me. Every word and every story about my father will stay close to my heart forever. Dad was and will always be the very best father and grandfather to my daughter Christina, that any daughter could ask for. All that I have learned about my dad from your many kind words has been amazing. Thank you again so very much for sharing with us how my fathers life touched so many.

Andria Parrilli Mazzucchi

Roman Benyk

May 12, 2003

To the Parrilli family,



I met John back in 1973 on my first day at Flying Tigers. He was the first person I met there. We struck up a conversation on that very first day, and from then on we have been good friends through out the year.



John was an easy going person and very easy to be around. You wanted more people like John to work with. He'd give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.



I will always remember my days with John and how much "fun" we had working together. Our Tiger and FEDEX days were unforgettable.



Why, he even gave me a chance to play baseball again at the ripe old age of 40. I played on his team in the over 40 league. It made me feel like a 12 yr old boy again. Playing BASEBALL. Only John could come up with something like that.



I know he was a great father as well as a friend and will be greatly missed by his family and his good friends.



I resent the fact knowing that I can never visit with him again in this lifetime, but take comfort in knowing that we will meet again and re-new our friendship for eternity.



God Bless John and take of his soul.



Beef, John's friend for life!!

Doreen Garcia

May 12, 2003

Michalene and family,

I was devistated when I heard of John's passing. I met John when we moved over to the 351 building. What a great guy, always smiling, and so proud of his family. I will miss him tremendously. You and yours will be in my prayers and thoughts. Remember, John loved you and is waiting on the other side for the day you join him once again.

Doreen

FedEx

Stretch and Noni Richards

May 11, 2003

Dear Michaelene and family:



We were so sorry to hear about John. What a terrible loss. Always a happy go lucky person,always with a smile on his face, always a kind word and if he ever had an angered moment we never saw it. Made work a better place to be with John there.



Someday we will see his smiling face again.



You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Bill and Noni

Ed and Mary McDermott

May 11, 2003

Joyce.



Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother. We know how much he meant to you. We're sure he has found peace in the next life.



Ed and Mary

Ken Campbell

May 10, 2003

John was one of the great guys I worked with during my Flying Tigers career. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

Patrice Farrow

May 9, 2003

To the entire Parrilli Family,

Please accept my deepest condolenses over the death of Johnny. I will always remember the good stories Angela Lawrence and Patty had about Johnny.

pauline smagala-marchese-haley

May 9, 2003

To my dear Michaelene & Family,

I know how much John fought the big fight but God had other plans. I will always remember the story of how John and you met and how much he was the love of your life. He adored and loved you, it always showed on his face and in his eyes.

He will be so missed but he is in a better place and at peace.



love always...pauline

Susan Cameron (Olson)

May 9, 2003

Dear Michaelene:

So many years, so quickly - it seems like just yesterday I was maid of honor at your and John's wedding. From the minute you two saw each other, I believe, it was love at first sight (I'm glad I was there when you two met). I'm so thankful you and John spent all those wonderful loving years together. John will always be watching over you.

Love Sue

Karyn Ann Mierzejewski Kling

May 9, 2003

Dear Michaeline, Andria, and Johnny Boy,



I am so sorry to hear the news. I really loved Johnny a lot and hoped to see him this summer when I visit...but God had other plans. I 'll remember his kindness, affection, smile, and sense of humor. I love you all.



Love,

Karyn and Patrick Kling

Willow Grove, PA

lydia petropoulos

May 9, 2003

My Dear Michaelene,andria,john jr.



words cannot express how devasted we

here are at the loss of our dear friend John...what a precious soul

he was loved by everyone /touched so many lives he certainly has left a

great legacy ..i have been getting

e-mails from so many ex-tiger people

around the world n phone calls..

barbara chism n sue recht remember

his smiling face and that indeed was his gift ... we all need to

learn by his example... God is good

my dear ones...we just need to contine staying in his grace and know that he is in a better place

and that someday we will see his smiling face..i will continue praying for you dear ones and i pray

that God will give you confort and

peace and understanding ...remember

he is still on the throne...!!!!

love u all .....



God Bless

love

lydia

Marla P. Peterson

May 9, 2003

To the beloved family of Johnnie,

There will never be enough words to

describe what a kind, generous,wonderful,caring, giving, loving person Johnnie

was. He was extra special to me and my

family. He got my husband fulltime way

back when at Tigers. He played soccer with my daughter when she came to work with me. He was always concerned

about me and how everything was going

with me each day we worked together.

We enjoyed many good laughs and great

times. He will be greatly missed in

my life but I am comforted knowing that he is in a better place and not

suffering. May this thought comfort

you all through this time of sorrow.

always, Marla P.Peterson

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