WEST SPRINGFIELD: Cecelia (Parisi) Cirillo, 83, (1937 – 2021) died peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center. Cecelia (Cecile) was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield. She was the daughter of Frank P. Parisi and Marie (Grimaldi) Parisi. Cecile was friendly, outgoing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was especially proud of her Italian heritage, often remembering old family stories. Cecilia loved music and throughout her school years she enjoyed singing for classmates and teachers. Cecile graduated from West Springfield High School and received a student achievement award for excellence. Her favorite teacher, Ms. Ramsey, would often request singing during classes. Cecile worked for the City of Westfield as secretary for the school lunch program, then she moved to the State Department of Transitional Assistance where she worked for thirty-five years. In 1990 Cecilia married the Love of her Life, Joseph B. Cirillo. They enjoyed travel and time at their winter home in Boca Raton, Florida.
To cherish her memory Cecile leaves her sister Antoinette J. Mancini and her niece/Godchild Deborah Daly and husband Cornelius Daly. Cecile also leaves her Godchild Claire Giudetti of East Longmeadow. Besides her husband Joe Cirillo, Cecile was recently predeceased by her brother Anthony F. Parisi. Cecile leaves several cousins, as well as her close friends Leontina and Ermir Sefa, and Leonora and husband Nimet Lammallari.
There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. Family and friends will meet at St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett Street in Westfield for Liturgy of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:30 am. Face masks and Social Distancing are required. The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com. The family requests that donations in Cecilia’s memory be made to St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield.
