Maria R. Parrella, 58, of Derry, NH, passed away Thursday July 29, 2021, in Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, NH. She was born on September 12, 1962 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a daughter of Manuel and Sylvina (Olivera) Raposo. Maria worked in the food service industry most of her life, most recently at McKinnon’s Market. She enjoyed doing puzzles and was a Real Housewives series fanatic, especially the Housewives of Beverly Hills. Maria loved the beach. It was her happy place. She also enjoyed spending time in North Conway, NH. She will be remembered for her smile that could light up a room and her ability to make friends anywhere she went. She will be sadly missed by all her knew her.
In addition to her mother Sylvina Raposo, Maria is also survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Robert Parrella of Derry; her son, Robert "Bobby" Parrella, Jr.; one brother, Gabe Raposo; as well as her four nephews and one niece. She was predeceased by her father, Manuel Raposo and her husband’s parents, Ruth and Ted Parrella.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5 - 7 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Funeral services will begin at 7pm in the funeral home. Face masks are recommended for those who are not fully vaccinated. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday August 4th at 10:00am in the Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry Road, East Derry, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or the American Diabetes Association, New England Affiliate, 260 Cochituate Road, 2nd floor, Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701.