Olga Vasquez (née Parise) of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020. Olga was 92, and the daughter of Giovanni and Virginia (Galvan) Parise. Olga was predeceased by her younger sister, Yvonne Parise and her older brother, Anthony "Tony" Parise.
Olga was the loving wife of the late Joseph "TD" Vasquez for 64 years prior to his passing 10/20/2012. They married on February 7, 1948.
Olga was the beloved mother of Michael (Susan) Vasquez, Karen (Joe) Heitkamp, and Gia (late Steve) Ferris. Olga "Nana" was the Loving Grandmother of Stephanie Vasquez (Todd) Lowery, Ted (Brett) Vasquez, Adam Gillis, Joseph (Nicole) Ferris, Ben Vasquez, and Bryan Ferris. Nana also leaves behind her six Great Grandchildren, Peyton and Parker Lowery, Giuseppe "Joey" Ferris,
Logan Gillis, and Kai and Lilliana Vasquez.
Olga will lovingly be remembered by many for her Heart of Gold and her caring, kind, altruistic and compassionate nature. Her faith in God was her pillar of strength, and her family was her priority.
Olga will be reunited with her husband, Joseph Vasquez, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on February 28. Attending will be immediate family members only.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Olga's name to your favorite charity would
be warmly appreciated.
There will be a small gathering for The Celebration of Life for Olga on Saturday, April 18. An official announcement will be made accordingly.
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