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David A. DeParasis

Published: August 3, 2010 8 Condolences

David

David A. DeParasis

1934-2010

Thompson – David A. DeParasis, 75 of Porter Plain Road, passed away unexpectedly at Day Kimball Hospital on August 1, 2010.

Mr. DeParasis, a son of Edward and Maria (Poretta) DeParasis, was born in Williamsport on Nov. 7, 1934.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Askey) DeParasis and the following children; David “Barry”, of Dayville; Michele and husband, Al Chin, of Billerica, MA; Brian of Plainfield and Melanie Manzoli, at home.  He  also leaves nine grandchildren; Stacey DeParasis, Maddie D. Chin, Heather, Holly and Brian DeParasis, Michael, Chris, Shawn (Sandra) Hamilton and Matthew Smart, as well as two great-grandchildren, Grant and Alexander.

In addition, he leaves the following brothers and sister; Orlando, Vittorio (Sarah), Edward (Marie) of Williamsport, PA; Silvio (Donna) of Jersey Shore, PA; Joseph (Jane) of St. Petersburg, FL and Amelia (Ken) Rinker of Montoursville, PA and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, an adopted sister, Linda Walton and two infant brothers.

He was a finishing foreman for Williamsport Manufacturing Company, but relocated to North Grosvenordale, CT in 1956 with Jens Risom Design until they closed, working with Ethan Allen and Helikon until he retired.

For many years, he was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #66, in Thompson, CT; a Lifetime member of the Woodstock Fair and a Woodstock Fair Committee Member, helping with Entertainment.  He was a partner of the Red Chimney Hunting Lodge in Pennsylvania.  His hobbies included coin collecting, photography, woodworking, and hunting.  He was a lifetime member of the NRA.

Relatives and friends are invited to David’s Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Friday, August 6, 2010 in Saint Joseph Church, 20 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT.  For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com .  Memorial donations may be made to in David’s memory to Thompson CT Boy Scout Troup #66, c/o CT Rivers Council, 60 Darlin St, East Hartford, CT 06128.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Boy Scout Troop 66, David A. DeParasis, Day Kimball Hospital, Ethan Allen, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Helikon, Jens Risom Design, North Grosvenordale, NRA, Red Chimney Hunting Lodge, St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph Church, Thompson, Williamsport Manufacturing Company, Woodstock Fair, Woodstock Fair Committee

Condolence Messages

  1. Tiffany R. DeParasis

    August 3, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    i just wanted to let you know that I am VERY sorry for your loss. It is very hard loosing someone but know that Uncle Dave is in heaven looking down. Sorry we couldn’t make the services!

  2. Julia Derr

    August 4, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    I wanted to say I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of your family,and keeping Uncle Dave and all of you in my prayers!!

  3. David Kress

    August 5, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    I am very sorry for the passing of David. He was my first scout leader in Thompson. After moving here from Oklahoma shortly after the passing of my father, I found direction thought Scouting. And have been very involved ever since. Two daughters later, that are now adults. I am still very involved with the running of Troop 66, the Jessie Hay Assoc., and Camp Waldron. All dedicated to Scouting in Thompson.
    I often would think of Dave when working the Woodstock Fair, and looked forward to him stopping by the Lost Child Find booth, to chew the fat about old times. Oh and for him to remind me how he had got us this job.
    Many of us will remember Dave through stories of scouting. As well his dedication to scouting that has been engraved on the walls of the Scout Hall, at Camp Waldron. In the memory of our past Scout Masters.
    With all my sympathy
    David Kress

  4. Jean Clark

    August 5, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    My sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. He is now at peace and in heaven with God.

  5. Holly Brown

    August 7, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Brian & family, So sorry for your loss. Hope the memories will give you strength & comfort. God bless.

  6. Ed and Anne Lucas Ryba

    August 8, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Dear Mary Ann,

    Ed and I are so sorry to hear of Dave’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our sympathy to you all. Love, Anne and Ed

  7. Richard & Doris Kissinger

    August 12, 2010 at 10:45 am

    Sorry to hear about Uncle Dave

  8. Marie DeParasis-Snyder

    August 13, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Uncle Dave was loved but many! I am so sorry for your loss.

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