Danielle A. Parillo, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of North Haven, died peacefully at her home with family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Fred M. Parillo. Mrs. Parillo was born in Algiers, Algeria, to French parents, Fernand and Edmee (Font) Dasque. She lived in both France and Algeria during her childhood.

After attending college in France, Mrs. Parillo worked at a United States Air Force Base in Bordeaux, France, from 1954, where she met and later married (1957) Fred M. Parillo in New Haven. She lived in North Haven with her husband for many joyous years, raising three children. From 1976, she helped many families find homes as a real estate owner/agent (Parillo Associates) for some 20-plus years.

Following her husband’s death in 1996, Mrs. Parillo retired in 1999 and moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, where she was an active member of the Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) for hurricanes, etc.  She also volunteered for various activities at her condo complex, happily living out her retirement and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Mrs. Parillo was a devoted parishioner at St. Coleman’s Church, as well as a gourmet cook who loved to share dishes with friends and family. She was a true friend to many, who became part of her life in her close knit community.

She is survived by her three children, Dennis Parillo and his wife Bobbie of Rock Island, Tennessee, John F. Parillo of North Haven, and Audrey Chapman of Pompano Beach, Florida. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Harmon Chapman IV of Orlando, Florida, and Arielle Chapman of New York, New York.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven, on Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m.  A graveside service will be conducted in All Saints Cemetery at 11 a.m.  Visiting hours will be Friday, May 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.  Should friends desire, flowers may be sent to the North Haven Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL, 35210. www.northhavenfuneral.com.