Rose J. Paras
Rose J. Paras
Rose J. Paras

Obituary of Rose J. (Frasca) Paras

Rose J. (Frasca) Paras, 91, of Peabody, wife of James T. “Tex” Paras who died on March 24, 2009 and with whom she had shared 69 years of marriage, died on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the her home. Rose was born on October 4, 1918, in Peabody, the daughter of the late Peter and Virginia (Mallia) Frasca. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a lifelong resident of the city. Rose was a communicant and a member of the Ladies Sodality at St. Ann Church in Peabody, a member of the Daughters of Italy and enjoyed cooking, sewing and traveling. Rose’s life revolved around her family and later was so proud of her grandchildren and her great grandchildren whom she adored. Rose is survived by her children and their spouses, Thomas J. and Bernadette Paras of Peabody, and Elaine V. and James Conway of Manchester by the Sea; a brother, James P. Frasca of Peabody, her grandchildren, James “Jim” of Manchester by the Sea, Tom and Sarah of Beverly Farms, Chris and Cindy of Wilmot NH, Aaron and Jennifer of West Newbury, Carolyn of Newburyport and Thomas J. Jr. of Ipswich; 5 great grandchildren, Hunter, Taylor Rose, Paige, Benjamin and Colin, a sister-in-law, Ruth I. Frasca of Peabody, many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Her siblings Josephine Frasca, Michael J. Frasca DDS and Rosario J. Frasca predeceased her. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 9 a.m. from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. (location) Peabody followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Monday, November 23, 2009 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 82 Lynn St., facility. Memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund Inc., C/O PDG William T. Murphy, P.O. Box 6050, New Bedford, MA 02742-6050. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.
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Cemetery Service

Tuesday, November 24, 2009Cedar Grove Cemetery100 Rear Cedar Grove AvenuePeabody, MA11:30AM

Funeral

Tuesday, November 24, 2009St. Ann Church140 Lynn StreetPeabody, MA10:00AM

Visitation 1

Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home<b>82 Lynn Street</b>Peabody, MAMonday, November 23, 20094:30PM7:30PM
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