Felicia Bonelli Parlier

Felicia Waller Bonelli Parlier, 92, (affectionately known as Shish by her husband Frank) passed away on Saturday, January 15th, 2023. She shared a home with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, in Fairfax Station, Virginia. In her final days and hours, Felicia was surrounded by her family and close friends.

Felicia was born on June 18th, 1930, in New York City. She was the only child of Mary Waller Bonelli (better known as “Jim”) and her father, PierAntonio Bonelli. Her family lived in Greenwich Village near Washington Square, and Felicia embraced all New York City had to offer during the 1930’s and 40’s.

Felicia was a born scholar, and excelled in school. She graduated at age 17 from Washington Irving High School, and went on to attend Rhode Island State College in 1948. She majored in Chemistry, and earned her Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College in 1951. Felicia went on to work as a chemist in New York City until 1956 when she met Frank Parlier, the love of her life. Six months later, their wedding took place at St. Paul’s Parish in Washington, DC on Oct 20th, 1956. They were happily married for over 64 years.

Felicia’s primary purpose in life was to be a loving wife and mother. Her devotion to her family and close friends came before her own needs. She was the matriarch of our family who guided us with her wisdom, her enormous heart and she was the glue that kept our family together.

Felicia was passionate about her family’s ancestry. She was a self taught historian and genealogist who spent years archiving and collecting data. Her genealogical research traced four major family lineages, some back to the 17th century. She left a legacy of generously sharing her knowledge with the family and fellow historians. Felicia was a member of numerous historical societies including The Colonial Dames, The Stafford Historical Society and the Daughters of The American Revolution.

Felicia was active in numerous social and environmental causes. She did volunteer work with her husband Frank for decades.. They delivered Meals on Wheels to people in need, monitored bluebird populations and counted bald eagles for local wildlife organizations. They also participated in their Neighborhood Watch program in Holmes Run Acres, where they lived for over 50 years.

Felicia is survived by: her son Dana Bonelli Parlier and his partner Yupin Pramotepipop; her son Peter Van Rensselaer Parlier, Sr and his wife Karen Parlier; her daughter Michele Waller Parlier Falvo and her husband Franco Falvo; her grandchildren, Cristiana Falvo, Francesca Falvo, Nick Falvo, Peter Parlier, Jr. and his wife Senayda Parlier.

The Parlier and Falvo families will be forever grateful to all of Felicia’s devoted caregivers, especially Addy, Hanna, Natu and Becky.

The Funeral service/Interment for Felicia will be held at Aquia Episcopal Church, Located at 2938 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554, on Saturday, January 28th at 11:00 AM.

After the service, all are welcome to attend a luncheon/celebration at the Falvo’s/Felicia’s home, 12208 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to; The Stafford Historical Society

Online donations can be made through; https://staffordhistorical.org/donate-schs/

Or, checks can be made payable to “SCHS” and mailed to:

SCHS

P. O. Box 1664

Stafford, VA. 22555