Obituary for Joan Marie Parrott (DiAngelis)
Joan Marie DiAngelis Parrott died on May 13, 2021 at BMC after suffering a heart attack. Born in Pittsfield, MA on January 13, 1940, she was the daughter of Anthony DiAngelis and Florina Balardini DiAngelis Duda. Joan was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and St. Luke’s School of Nursing.
In the early 1970’s, Joan worked in the Office at Adams SuperMarket. But realizing her true talents, she began sewing costumes in the mid 1970’s and built her business, Parrott-Phernalia, which she ran until 1992. All of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews looked forward to picking out their favorite Halloween costume at her shop. In 1994, she began working alongside her family at A-Mart, becoming the queen of meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie and deviled eggs. But it was her smile and her caring ways that people loved most.
Joan would spend her days enjoying the peace and beauty of her home and land in Windsor. She loved roaming her property, enjoying nature, watching the birds and animals and working in her beautiful flower gardens. You could also find her sitting at her easel, sketching, drawing or painting. But her evenings were for dancing with friends. Joan had a true love for life and meant so much to so many...for to know her was to love her.
Joan was a maternal figure, a listener, a caretaker, but above all, was a giver. She gave her caring heart, not only to her four children, but, also, to so many family members and friends in their times of need. She was the one person everyone could count on. Her loving and generous soul will always live in the hearts of many.
She will forever be our spirit in the sky.
Joan leaves behind her family and many loved ones, including her companion, Cliff Strickland. She leaves her children: Kimberly Kropinski, Ray Parrott and wife Jen, Marc Parrott and wife Holly.
Her grandchildren: Joel Kropinski, Shane Parrott (Allison), Ambyr Parrott (Dan Sumner), Conner Ferris, Kaitlyn Parrott, Hannah Parrott, and Gracie Parrott. She also leaves behind 3 great grandchildren and 3 generations of nieces and nephews, including her godchild, Lynee Levernoch. Joan leaves behind her sisters and their spouses: Barbara and Ed Eurbin, and Sally and Paul Shepard. She leaves a half sister, Lillian Guard. Joan was predeceased by her parents, and a sister, Theresa DiAngelis. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Tina Parrott, Ray Parrott, the father of her children, and Chuck Wendling, the love of her life.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Joan Marie DiAngelis Parrott, will be held, THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Loaves and Fishes at the Dalton United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
In the early 1970’s, Joan worked in the Office at Adams SuperMarket. But realizing her true talents, she began sewing costumes in the mid 1970’s and built her business, Parrott-Phernalia, which she ran until 1992. All of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews looked forward to picking out their favorite Halloween costume at her shop. In 1994, she began working alongside her family at A-Mart, becoming the queen of meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie and deviled eggs. But it was her smile and her caring ways that people loved most.
Joan would spend her days enjoying the peace and beauty of her home and land in Windsor. She loved roaming her property, enjoying nature, watching the birds and animals and working in her beautiful flower gardens. You could also find her sitting at her easel, sketching, drawing or painting. But her evenings were for dancing with friends. Joan had a true love for life and meant so much to so many...for to know her was to love her.
Joan was a maternal figure, a listener, a caretaker, but above all, was a giver. She gave her caring heart, not only to her four children, but, also, to so many family members and friends in their times of need. She was the one person everyone could count on. Her loving and generous soul will always live in the hearts of many.
She will forever be our spirit in the sky.
Joan leaves behind her family and many loved ones, including her companion, Cliff Strickland. She leaves her children: Kimberly Kropinski, Ray Parrott and wife Jen, Marc Parrott and wife Holly.
Her grandchildren: Joel Kropinski, Shane Parrott (Allison), Ambyr Parrott (Dan Sumner), Conner Ferris, Kaitlyn Parrott, Hannah Parrott, and Gracie Parrott. She also leaves behind 3 great grandchildren and 3 generations of nieces and nephews, including her godchild, Lynee Levernoch. Joan leaves behind her sisters and their spouses: Barbara and Ed Eurbin, and Sally and Paul Shepard. She leaves a half sister, Lillian Guard. Joan was predeceased by her parents, and a sister, Theresa DiAngelis. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Tina Parrott, Ray Parrott, the father of her children, and Chuck Wendling, the love of her life.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Joan Marie DiAngelis Parrott, will be held, THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Loaves and Fishes at the Dalton United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.