Dianne Elizabeth (Thibodeau) Parisi, 69, passed away unexpectedly at her Bristow home on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore Parisi. Born in October 15, 1947, Diane was the dear daughter of the late Joseph & Doris Thibodeau. She was raised and educated in Rhode Island. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island.
Dianne was a research analyst for many years for the CIA until her retirement. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the Prince William Hospital Thrift Center. When not working, she found joy in reading, traveling and the cherished times spent with family.
In addition to her husband Salvatore, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage she is survived by her daughters, Wendy Aurentz and her husband Craig, Kristin Brittigan and her husband Rob; six grandchildren, Robbie, Zachary, Corey, Kiersten, Renee and Hailey; a sister, Gail Bowers and her husband Gary. She was predeceased by her son, Brian.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA. Diane’s funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to her nephew, a cancer survivor Ben Goodhue, c/o 9052 Raging Water Drive, Bristow VA 20136.
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