Maria F. Parillo Blanco

Born July 28, 1964 in Caibarién, Cuba, Maria and her mother fled communist ruled Cuba to Madrid, Spain in 1966. From there she immigrated to the United States in 1968 settling in Ybor City. She was the proud daughter of Migdalia Gonzalez & Felix Blanco.She married the love of her life, Mr. Frank B. Parillo in 1993.The summer of 1985, when they met in Tampa, was the most amazing summer of their lives. Together they have miraculous twin children, Frankie Blaine and Isabella Maria whom they love and adore. With her vivacious energy, love for life and strong will, she built a successful business. She feared nothing and faced every challenge with a positive attitude and courage. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, twins, mother, father, many relatives & friends.

Donations in Maria's memory can be made to Boston Medical Center Amyloid Treatment Research Program, at 820 Harrison Ave, M3, Boston, MA 02118.

Love..Laughter..Loyalty..Compassion..

The family will receive friends on Monday afternoon, June 17th, 4-5 pm at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, on Monday afternoon, June 17th, 5 o'clock at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave, with a reception to celebrate her life from 6-8 pm in the St. Thomas Room of Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.