Parsina R. (Ciuccoli) Perez, 93, of Fords, passed away October 24, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Scranton, PA, she lived at Clearbrook Monroe for many years before moving to Fords, 9 years ago.  Parsina was a graduate of Eastside High School in Newark, Class of 1942.  She was a communicant of St. James Church in Woodbridge, a member of the Italian Club in Monroe, and enjoyed cooking and playing cards.

Parsina was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Perez (1992); her great-grandangel, Natalya; her sister, Marion Figueroa; and her brother, Angelo Ciuccoli.

She is survived by her son, Richard Perez and his wife, Diane; her daughter, Patricia Ward; six grandchildren: Anthony Perez and his wife, Tanya; Nicholas Perez; Joseph Perez and his wife, Michelle; and Stephanie, Danielle and Melissa Ward; and four great-grandchildren: Lee, Elliott, Gabriella and Ivan.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at 10 AM from Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Liturgy at St. James Church, Woodbridge. Entombment will be in Good Shepherd Mausoleum at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.H.O.P. (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or visit www.chop.edu .