Vincent "Jim" Parziale of Thornton, NH passed away at home at the age of 93 on Feb. 22. 2019. Jim was born May 3, 1925 in Boston Ma. to the late Anna and Alfred Parziale. He attended Medford Mass. schools and joined the Navy after graduating in 1943. He was an Electrician's Mate during WW2 serving mostly in the South Pacific Theater and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. After serving his country,
Jim was employed by Honeywell and AVCO in Massachusetts. In a work-related injury Jim suffered the loss of his right arm; however, that did not stop him from building his own house in Wilmington Mass. or sailing to Bermuda with a crew on his 35ft. sailboat. Jim was a proud member of the Billerica Ma. Minutemen and marched often on April 19th Paul Revere Day. Jim and his wife Jane moved to Thornton in 1994 where he was subsequently employed by the Thornton Central School until his retirement in 2009. After moving to NH, he served as a Selectman for the town of Thornton and was also an active member of the Campton Historical Society. Jim was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plymouth NH and served as a member of the Vestry.
Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years Jane Parziale , six sons and one daughter: Jimmy, Paul, Larry, Steve, Greg, and Timmy Parziale. Daughter Linda and son Larry are twins. Stepchildren Danny, Donna, Diane and Debbie Flux. He was from a family of 9 children- Jim being the oldest! and is survived by sisters Marie Haggerty, Katherine Wilson,Rose Begjian,and Christine McCann. He was predeceased by brothers Michael and Louis Parziale and Sisters Rosalie Gedick and Anna Parziale. He also leaves numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his beloved Cat Halli.
Jim's family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers and Pemi Baker Home Health for all of their service. Graveside Service will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to NH Humane Society 1305 Meredith Center Road PO Box 572 Laconia NH 03247
Burial will be taking place at Pine Grove Cemetery in the Spring.