Amelia M. Pari

August 19, 1917 - May 7, 2018

Amelia M. (Rossi) Pari, 100, of Methuen, Massachusetts passed away on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at the Nevins Nursing Home with her loving daughter by her side. She was born in Lawrence on August 19, 1917, daughter of the late Lawrence and Alexandra (DeThomasa) Rossi. Amelia was educated in the local schools of Lawrence and was parishioner of Holy Rosary Church. She worked various jobs for Cardinal Shoe. Amelia was an Excellent Italian Cook, she would bake Italian cookies and would love to crochet and knit, she would crochet Afghans for everyone in the family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Amelia was a member of the Saint Rita’s Sodality at Holy Rosary Parish in Lawrence, MA. Wife of the late John A. Pari of who she was married to for 68 years. Her family members include her daughter Joanne M. Merrow of Salem, NH, Her grandchildren Michael K. Merrow and Heidi Riccio of Salem, NH, Sean C. Merrow and his wife Karen of Hudson, NH. Her Great grandchildren: MiKenzie, Nicholas and Dani, Tabatha and Dean, Raina, and Skye. Her Great great grandchildren: Rachel and Christian. As well as several nieces and nephews. Amelia was predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Her funeral service will take place immediately following the wake at 12:00 noon in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to; Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 10 Ingalls Court, Methuen, MA, 01844. The family of Amelia M. Pari would like to thank the staff at the Nevins Home for their kind care and compassion during her stay there.