Gloria R. (Champa) Parrella, of Malden, formerly of Medford, December 5th. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Parrella. Devoted mother of Diane Carnevale and her husband Cosmo of Wakefield, Mariane Shortsleeves of Revere, Darlene Priestley and her husband Bill of Piermont, NH, Richard Parrella of Wakefield and Michael Parrella and his wife Carol of Cazenovia, NY. Loving grandmother of Kristen, Michael, the late Jimmy, Sarah, Brian, Katelyn, Allissa and Michael. Loving great grandmother of Dominic, Alina, Logan, Aaliyah and Elieana. Dear sister of the late Carol Shepherd, Mafalda Allen, Mary Lowry and Frederick Champa. Gloria was raised and educated in Medford. She is a graduate of Medford High School. For many years she worked as a Dietician at New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham. She enjoyed cooking, baking and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. At the request of her family, services are private.