Rose Marie Parisse, age 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Rose grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, as one of thirteen children. She attended Guardian Angels Catholic Grade School and attended Westport High School. She began her career at Jackson County Courthouse before transitioning to the National Archives and Records Administration where she worked for 40 years, retiring as a Management Analyst. Rose took great pride in her work ethic and her accompanying service to the federal government. Rose and Vince DeLuca married in 1984 and their only child, Alex DeLuca, was born in 1990. She was a devoted and loving mother who believed her son, Alex, was her greatest blessing and she is also his. Rose had a motherly nature for not only her son but for all her nieces and nephews. She had a gentle, nurturing spirit but she was also passionate and honest. Rose’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family; whether it be watching movies, getting together for Sunday dinner, Chiefs games, weekends at the lake, or get-togethers at her pool. She was well-read and was always eager to find her next book. The strength and perseverance that Rose displayed in the face of adversity was a testament to her character and an inspiration to those around her. Rose found purpose, direction, meaning, hope, and comfort through her Catholic faith. She remained steadfast in daily prayer for herself and her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Madeline Cocci Parisse and Eugene Louis Parisse; brother, Joseph Vincent Parisse; sister, Mary Theresa Davis; and niece, Angela Marie Acker.
She is survived by her devoted son, Alex DeLuca; her 10 loving siblings: Gene Parisse, Helen McHendry, Margie (Dave) Acker, Mike Parisse, Cathy (John) O’Connor, Clara (Jim) Beavers, Danny Parisse, Maria (Mark) Rezac, Mark Parisse, and Annette (John) VanDeBerghe; 28 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
A Rosary will be prayed Tuesday, August 20th at 5:00 P.M. with a visitation to follow from 5:30-8:00 P.M. at McGilley and Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas, 66204. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 21st, 10:00 A.M. at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic, 7023 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204.
