Janice E. Parrinello, 76, of Merrimack passed away on Thursday, March 4 ^th , 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Lowell, MA on February 4 ^th , 1945 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Mitchell) Ruiter. She was raised in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School.

Janice was involved in politics and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Charles Ruiter and Mickey Ruiter, Sr.

She will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Parrinello; three sons, John, Jeffrey and Joseph Parrinello; two grandchildren, John C. and Jillian R. Parrinello; two siblings, Raymond Ruiter and his wife Collette and Laurie and her husband Robert Kidwell, along with several nieces and nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

To those who wish, memorial contributions in Janice's memory can be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, PO BOX 3116, Nashua, NH 03061 or online at https://nsks.org/donate