ANGELA PARSONS Obituary (1963 - 2022) - Newton, MA - Boston Globe

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ANGELA PARSONS Obituary

PARSONS, Angela (Cerra) Of Newton and South Yarmouth. Unexpectedly on August 5, 2022. Wife of Michael J. Parsons. Mother of Ashley A. Parsons of Watertown and Jeffrey M. Parsons of Newton; daughter of Angelo and Rosa (Arcuri) Cerra of Newton; sister of Salvatore Cerra (Deborah) of Needham and Roberto J. Cerra (Melissa) of Medfield; also survived by aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will honor and remember Angela's life by gathering for Calling Hours in The Joyce Funeral home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20) on Thursday, August 11th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. on Friday before leaving in procession to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery, Newton. Those wishing to view the broadcast (and recording) of Angela's Funeral Mass, please use this link: https://my.gather.app/remember/angela-parsons Memorials in her name may be made to Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339 https://www.bafound.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org Complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2022.
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I worked with Angie at NMHCC and she had a caring and genuine presence with a high dose of empathy. Truly lovely to work with and now deeply missed.

Lynne Crowley
Colleague

Lynne Crowley

October 6, 2022

For those that wish to make a donation to the Angela Parsons Memorial site at the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a memorial page has been set here: https://give.bafound.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1136021&pg=personal&fr_id=1040

Mike Notarangeli

August 13, 2022

One conversation and you felt like you knew Angie for a lifetime. Her kindness to Lorraine will never be forgotten. Her photo tribute and Mass brought us to tears. How lucky you were to have her! Our hearts are broken for you in your loss. Please know we will help you to celebrate her life whenever you are on Aunt Janes Road. Jeanne and Doug and family

Jeanne and Doug Dockery

Neighbor

August 13, 2022

I was lucky enough to have Angie and Mike attend my wedding in 2019. Having worked with Mike since 2006 we built an instant connection. He quickly became my 'work husband' and we shared everything with each other. Most especially about our family and what was going on in our lives. I felt like I knew the all the Parsons on a deep level having Mike trust enough in our friendship to share so much. There was never a time that he spoke of his beloved Angie that I didn't see a sparkle in his eye and a deep, true love that most people desire. There are no appropriate words to carry you through this grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole wonderful family. xoxo

Andrea Mehlman

Friend

August 12, 2022

Angie was a colleague and mentor to me but also and mostly an amazing person and friend. A loving, caring, compassionate soul. She always had time for you no matter how busy things were. She was a soft place to land and always had a gentle ear to listen. She was gentle and kind and also strong and full of fire. She loved her family, her daughter Ashley and son Jeff, and talked about them often with me over the 20 years I was so lucky to have known her, she also often spoke of her husband Mike and her parents and extended family. She cherished her family very much and it shined through when we talked. She was supportive both professionally and personally and I will cherish our relationship on both ends and carry her with me always. She was many things to many people and she will be missed by many. My thoughts go out to her children, husband, parents and her extended family and friends.

Karen Finnell Lopes

Friend

August 12, 2022

Ashley, I'm so saddened to hear about Angie. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family.PAF4B

Anna Riffe

Acquaintance

August 12, 2022

So sad to hear this news about Angie. She was a wonderful woman and I had the great pleasure of working with her previously at CHI. She was kind, caring and always put others first and was a great sales leader. Always smiling, fun to be around but super organized and led by example. She was an inspiration to us all.

Thinking of you Mike and family at this difficult time.
Tim McLucas

Tim McLucas

Coworker

August 11, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss

Michael Schwartzberg

Coworker

August 11, 2022

The Benchling Team

August 11, 2022

I'm so saddened and shocked to hear of Angela's passing. I had the privilege of working with Angela for several years now. Angela made sure that our company was well taken care of at the events that we sponsored. We recently met in May in person for the first time, and it saddens me to think that was the last time we spoke and laughed together.
Sending my sincere condolences to Angela's family, friends and co-workers.

Irina

Work

August 11, 2022

I met Mike Parsons a short time into my tenure at New England Telephone. We became instant friends.

A short time later he introduced me to his stunning girlfriend, Angie. We also became instant friends...and then my girlfriend Lori...an instant bond between the four of us...beyond friends.

Decades of laughs, ridiculousness, children, travel, food, fun, and living life to the fullest ensued. Durable friendships are rare, and to be cherished.

Angie is a remarkable soul; she was everybody´s mother, friend, advisor, confidante, protector...

Words will never capture the feeling of losing our friend Angie, or the gratitude we feel for having known this beautiful soul and having her in our lives.

Our hearts are broken, but our memories of Angie will continue to bring a smile for eternity.

Our condolences and love to Michael, Ashley, Jeffrey, the Cerra family, the Parsons family, and the army of Angie fans and friends.

Mike and Lori Notarangeli

Mike and Lori Notarangeli

August 11, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to Mike, Ashley, Jeff, Parents and family. Angie was a special, caring, loving person and will be in our hearts forever. Having known Angie for 20+ years I will cherish the many memories we had. God Bless.
Love, Elaine and Dave

Elaine Eskedal

Coworker

August 11, 2022

Angie was such an amazing woman. Even though she was extremely busy as a VP, she always made time to check in with me (and so many others) to ask how I was doing, what my kids were up to, etc. We shared
a birthday and I was always greeted at the beginning of the day by an email from her wishing me a happy birthday. That's just who she was: kind, thoughtful, and always up for a celebration. She also always had a supportive word for me whenever being a working mom felt too overwhelming. I really cannot imagine CII without her. She was such a huge piece of the heart of our company, that she seems too irreplaceable. She made time for everyone and we're all going to miss having her in our lives.

To Mike, Ashley, Jeff, and her extended family and friends, I will be holding you in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have with her.

Tina Cunniff

Work

August 11, 2022

Angie made the world a better place. She lifted those around her with her vibrant spirit, kind heart and a big smile. My deepest condolences to all of you!! Sending up prayers and love your way, Dawn

Dawn Peters

Coworker

August 11, 2022

CII has lost an amazing leader, but we have all lost an even better person. Every colleague or client who was lucky enough to spend time with Angie was better off for that experience. And they knew it. Her genuine compassion and depth of caring was clear to all. No one can take her place, but her memory and legacy will live on forever.

Dave Mello

Coworker

August 10, 2022

When I think of Angie, I see fierce dedication to her profession, pride in her roots, support for those around her, and abundant warmth, humor, joy in dancing, and appreciation for the many flavors of life. Her absence from it is hard to accept. I'm grateful to have worked with and learned from a leader like Angie the past decade. Mike, Ashley, Jeff, her extended family, and her friends: My sincere condolences.

Ann Nguyen

Coworker

August 10, 2022

With her ever present kindness and spirited energy, Angie was a wonderful and unique ray of light in this world. Her intelligence, thoughtfulness and strength will always be an inspiration to me, and I am lucky to have known her. My deepest condolences to the Parsons family.

Shara McAlister

Coworker

August 10, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Parsons family. I am so sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts.

I will never forget the kindness, support, and understanding that Angie showed me during the time I worked with her. She was loved and admired by all of our team.

Lucy Ashton

Coworker

August 10, 2022

What an enormous loss. Sending my deepest condolences to Angie's entire family as well as to her dear friends and colleagues.

Maggie Sky

Other

August 10, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss. Angie was a very nice, kind and wonderful person and a great manager, and I will always remember her. My thoughts are with Angie's family during this very difficult time.

Howard Weinman

Work

August 9, 2022

Angie was a fantastic colleague and friend. It is very hard to believe. Our deepest sympathies to Mike, Ashley, Jeff and her entire family. It was a real privilege to have known and worked with her. She will be truly missed.

Craig Wohlers

Coworker

August 9, 2022

My sympathy to her family. I worked with Angie for many years at CHI. She was a mentor to me. I am devastated by her loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

Jennifer Devine

Work

August 9, 2022

Angie was the most wonderful manager, friend and person. There is a special place in heaven for such a wonderful person. She touched so many.

Sherry Johnson

Work

August 9, 2022

Sherry J

August 9, 2022

The Bonvie Family ❤

August 9, 2022

I didn't know Angie as well as many others did, but I'll never forget walking into her office for the first time. She had the warmest, kindest, most genuine presence, and she was a delight to talk to. I will miss her, and I extend my deepest condolences to the Parsons family and to everyone else who knew her.

David Packard

Coworker

August 9, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Parsons family. Angie was such a social, kindhearted, wonderful person, and a mentor to many of the people she worked with. She will be very much missed by all.

Will Harney

Coworker

August 9, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to Mike, Ashley, Jeff, and Angie's entire family. Anyone who was fortunate enough to be in Angie's presence knows how remarkable she was inside and out. Her love for family and taking care of them was one of her many great qualities. She loved and cared for her work family too. I'm grateful I got to work and learn from Angie over the past 16 years. May she rest in peace and know her spirit will be carried forever in our hearts.

Tricia Michalovicz

Coworker

August 8, 2022

The Notarangeli Family

August 8, 2022

To Mike, Ashley, Jeffrey, Rosa, Angelo, Sal and Robbie, words cannot describe the pain you are going through. Please know that your friends and families are here for you.

Sally and I have been lucky enough to call you our friends for a very long time. You and Angie were the shining example of what a happy marriage and a true partnership could be. We were fortunate to have spent a wonderful afternoon with you, Angie and Ashley just a few weeks ago. We will forever cherish that time. We love you and will always be here for you.

Johnny and Sally

John Lennon

Friend

August 8, 2022

Mike and family, our heartfelt condolences on Angie´s sudden passing. She was a wonderful person. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Jim and Mary Quinlan

Friend

August 8, 2022

Angie will be dearly missed by all her colleagues at CII. She was the tide that raised all boats, and we were fortunate to have her in our lives for over 20 years. Angie was a fantastic personmy condolences to her family.

Jim MacNeil

Coworker

August 8, 2022

We love you Angie, Michael, Ashley and Jeffrey. We stay united in spirit.

Kaushik Chaudhuri

Friend

August 8, 2022

Angie was an amazing woman. I have many fond memories of her from the almost 2 decades we worked together, always so kind and caring. My thoughts and prayers are with the Parsons family & friends. She is truly missed.

Amy Malone

Coworker

August 8, 2022

Angie had such a huge impact on my life. She was a loving and caring friend, as well an inspirational and visionary leader at NMHCC and CII. In my personal life, Angie was there to support me when I lost a loved one or when I may have been faced with medical issues. At work, she was my supervisor and an indispensable coach. Like me, there were so many colleagues at work who admired and respected Angie.

Angie was so engaging with everyone. When it came to teamwork, she knew how to turn 9 individual parts into 10. From forming a social club at work to hosting lunches at her home, she always found a way to bring people together. When I walked by her office, I would often see her eating various fruits. Like she would do with everyone else and with a big smile, she would invite me in to enjoy the same. Angie had all the traits and qualities of a truly, extraordinary person her loving kindness being the greatest of all. Thank you for everything, Angie!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Ashley, Jeffrey, her parents, and the rest of the family. Angie will be watching over all of you from Heaven.

David and Susan Cunningham

David Cunningham

Friend

August 8, 2022

Angie was a true friend and beloved colleague. It is an unfathomable loss. She was well loved and respected by all and part of the bedrock at CHI. We are so sad to lose her at such a young age. Our heartfelt sympathies to Mike, Ashley and Jeff.

Tina and Brad Lingham

August 8, 2022

Our Deepest Condolences to the Parsons ;Cerra Family & CHI ; our hearts are heavy Broken on the news of Angie's untimely passing.Everyone who knew her, knew she was the example of perfection & making life brighter with her in it. God Bless You Angie; Rest In Peace. Our Prayers & thoughts for God to give her Family the strength to help cope with the unspeakable loss of such a sweet, intelligent loving caring Woman. Love Joe & Peggy Maxwell (Maxum Expo Svs )

Joe Maxwell

Friend

August 8, 2022

I am speechless after reading the obituary. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I worked with Angie many years ago.

Ann McGrath

Acquaintance

August 7, 2022

What can I say? Mike, Ashley, Jeff, Angelo, Rose, Sal and Rob; my heart aches for you all so deeply. I so unfortunately understand the loss you are feeling right now. Angie was such a wonderful person. Always showing concern for others. She will definitely be missed but try not to dwell on the loss and think instead of where she is now....out of this horrible world and experiencing ultimate bliss. She's happy, be happy for her. You'll continue to miss her for a long time but be comforted in knowing that she is happy and in God's hands. I love you guys....Big hugs to you all.

Aunt Sue Arcuri

Family

August 7, 2022

Sono Cerra Antonio, fratello di Angelo e vi sto scrivendo tramite FB di mio genero. Ho saputo da poco della prematura e dolorosa morte di mia nipote Angela.
Con profondo dolore vi invio le mie condoglianze e un caloroso abbraccio.
La lontananza non mi permette di essere presente alle funzioni religiose che seguirò secondo vostre istruzioni via web.
Si uniscono al mio profondo dolore, mia moglie Muraca Luigina e i miei figli Angela, Claudio, Lorella e Rosalba e i generi Terenzio, Gigi e Giuseppe.
Un forte e caloroso abbraccio.
Cerra Antonio

I'm Cerra Antonio, Angelo's brother and I'm writing to you via my son-in-law's FB. I recently learned of the untimely and painful death of my niece Angela.
With deep sorrow, I send you my condolences and a warm hug.
The distance does not allow me to be present at the religious services that I will follow according to your instructions via the web.
My wife Muraca Luigina and my children Angela, Claudio, Lorella and Rosalba and the genera Terenzio, Gigi and Giuseppe join in my deep sorrow.
A strong and warm hug.
Cerra Antonio

Antonio Cerra

Family

August 7, 2022

To the Parson's family, you and have been in my thoughts and prayers. This is such a tragedy and still in shock. Angie was amazingly kind, fair and always bringing a positive attitude. I had learned so much from her and will continue to think about her as my career goes on. May her memory be a blessing. We miss you, RIP.

Phil Zakim-Yacouby

Work

August 7, 2022

Phil, Shar, Lev Zakim-Yacouby

August 7, 2022

I did not know Angela well, but I know from my time with Rob that she came from a wonderful, loving family and had a beautiful family of her own that will miss her. We are very sorry for your loss.

Chris Leary

August 7, 2022

To the Parsons family. I am so saddened to hear the news of Angie's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you all and I extend my love to you at this sad time.

Liz Alexander

Friend

August 7, 2022

Our deepest condolences, sympathy, and prayers for you all on this devastating loss of such a beautiful person. We love you & are here for you!

Joanie & Jim McCabe

August 7, 2022

Shock and sadness are overflowing. My most sincere condolences to all of you as you go through this heartbreaking ordeal. I will miss our chats about food and desserts. Angie is already and will continue to be missed greatly by all who knew her. May she rest.
~Patricia Esposito
(she called me Pat)

Patricia Esposito

Work

August 7, 2022

So very sorry for your loss.

Kathy Langan

August 7, 2022

Thinking of you. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs to everyone from us. Love Laura and Eric

Eric and Laura Swartz

Family

August 7, 2022

Mike, Ashley & Jeffery, My heart is broken for all of you. Angie stood so tall and proudly at the center of your cohesive, loving family. She selflessly looked out for everyone around her and tirelessly made sure all was well with every last person within her circle of care. Cherish every treasured memory you all made together, and there were many! True to Angie fashion, she is watching over all of you from above. Sincere condolences. Joe

Joseph Wilson

Family Friend

August 7, 2022

We are still in disbelief. We have known and worked with Angie for more than 20 years. We held and still hold her dear to our hearts. What a great person and friend. We truly feel that the world was much better off with her in it. We send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family and hope that some how you can get through this very difficult time. Love, Ann, Rich, Chris, and Mike Handy

Richard Dean Handy

August 7, 2022

I am deeply saddened by the new of Angie's. She will be truly missed. Thought and prayers to you all. My heartfelt condolences

Christine Hansen

Coworker

August 6, 2022

Michael I am truly heartbroken for your untimely loss of Angela. I may be in Indiana but my prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Laura Harron Lambert

Family

August 6, 2022

Michael I am truly heartbroken for your untimely loss of Angela. I may be in Indiana but my prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Laura Harron Lambert

Family

August 6, 2022

Sorry for your loss

Mark Ferguson

August 6, 2022

Michael I am so sorry for loss.

Anthony Quinn

Friend

August 6, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to Mike, Ashley, Jeffrey and both families.
We are profoundly heartbroken to hear of Angie´s passing.
May God welcome her with love and pride as He could not receive a more worthy Angel.
May your memories of Angie keep her alive in your hearts forever.

Sheila and Jamie Boyle

Friend

August 6, 2022

Angie, I will always remember you as a wonderful person. A cousin that really cared about all her younger cousins like me. I'm happy you were able to live the life you wanted, with the husband and family you wanted and the job you loved. I'm just so sorry you left so fast. I will always keep our last chat exchanges as a memory of our far away relationship. Your cousin Sandro and wife Erika

Sandro Gigliotti

Family

August 6, 2022

Mike, Ashley and Jeffrey, From the bottom of my heart I am deeply sorry for this tragic and horrible loss of a wonderful woman. Love you all and I will miss my cousin Angie and all her kindness and love she has given me. Love always and with the deepest of sympathy, Rita

Rita Arcuri

Family

August 6, 2022

I am so hurt by this passing as I knew Angela to be a great human being with an incredible heart for all, our world needs more like her sadly there are not many that posses the intelligence, caring and compassion for others. Condolences are not enough to help her family with this loss. Please remember her spirt s d know that she now sees us from above, we all need to live in her memory support g one an other as she would find joy in the act. So sorry

Richard Sauro

Family Friend

August 6, 2022

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