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Carmen J. Parziale

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, December 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.107) Revere for Carmen J. Parziale, who died on December 8th in the loving presence of his family and God at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the Funeral home on Wednesday, December 14th beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Carmen was born on September 6th, 1946, to his late parents, Carmen & Virginia (Moore) Parziale. He was raised & educated in East Boston and was an alumnus of East Boston High School Class of 1964. Following High School, Carmen became an electrician. He owned & operated his own business, Amps Electric for over 30 years. Carmen married his beloved wife Josephine (JoJo) on June 7, 1970, and shortly after they moved to Revere where they would raise their four children together. Carmen adored his wife JoJo and she and his children were his whole world. His family was the most important thing to him.  He did everything he could to raise his children with good morals, an education, and provided for all their needs. He worked a second job for many years at Air France Cargo in a managerial role that was followed by Worldwide Flight Service before retiring.  Carmen never missed a game or a dance recital that one of his children or grandchildren had. Watching them all play, or dance gave him such joy and happiness. Carmen loved baseball and was a huge Red Sox fan. He also loved coaching and was the longtime Dodgers coach for Saint Mary’s Little League.  

He is the beloved husband of 52 years of Josephine M. “JoJo’ (Pirrello) Parziale of Revere. Loving and proud father of David J. Parziale of Reading, Phillip P. Parziale & wife Jenney of Newton, Karen E. Wells & husband Kevin of Danvers, Carmen “C.J.” Parziale, III & wife Jaclyn of Boxford. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Samantha, Sydney, Matthew, Nathan, & Peter. Dear brother of Michael Parziale & wife Linda, Sharon Dyer & husband John, Dennis Parziale & wife Lisa, Theodore Parziale & wife Susan, Cindy Loring, the late Richard & Steven Parziale and stepson to the late Concetta (Vitale) Parziale. Treasured brother-in-law of Angela Buchan & her late husband Thomas. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, December 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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6 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Nancy Sandonato
    Dec 13 2022

    Jojo,

    I am so sorry, my heart breaks for you.

    Love Nancy

  2. Sharon Dyer
    Dec 10 2022

    To JoJo and Family

    There are no words now! Only beautiful memories that we all will have of Carmen. He will always be in our hearts. He was fun loving and a joker like most of the Parziale’s. Somehow we all share that sarcastic sense of humor. As a child, I remember him being a protector over me considering our dysfunctional family antics. I am beyond sorry that I cannot be there at the celebration of His life with you. I will love and miss him forever. I pray for comfort and I send much love to you and your families. Love, Sharon

  3. Jerome Singletary
    Dec 10 2022

    Dear David, Philip and Family,
    Words alone would never encompass or Express the profound sadness I feel for the two of you as well as your mother and the rest of your family, as you grieve the loss of your father! Please accept my deepest and humblest condolences at this time. I am truly sorry and I’m sure I speak for your countless brothers of Kappa Sigma when I said that you have any and all of us, to lean on. I’m only a phone call away. AEKDB
    Yours Sincerely,
    Jerome Singletary ( Sp 91 pledge class)

  4. Paul LaGreca Sr
    Dec 10 2022

    My condolences to JoJo and his family! Carmen & JoJo brought up a good bunch! Loved your Dad, husband…..Those we love are never forgotten. Paul LaGreca Sr

  5. Maureen Serio
    Dec 10 2022

    Dear JoJo & Family, so sorry to hear of Carmen’s passing we go way back to Mt. Carmel (1962) and then Fitton Central High. Unfortunately, Carmen has pain sick & in pain for many years but now he is pain free & resting in everlasting peace Amen. God bless! Maureen Dalelio Serio

  6. Paul LaGreca Sr
    Dec 10 2022

    Carmen you were such a great friend. You always had my back. I felt safe around you. We had some great memories together. Will miss you! R.I.P. my friend. love Paul LaGreca Sr

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.