She was born on November 1, 1925 in San Francisco, California and graduated from San Leandro High School. In 1946 she married Barton(Lou) Parola and moved to San Jose.
Fiercely independent and loyal she enjoyed socializing, especially going out with family and friends to lunches and dinners. She always tried to put a smile on your face and keep a positive attitude. To most people she was known affectionately as Auntie whether she was related to you or not.
She was preceded in death by her husband Barton(Lou) Parola, her parents Giovanni and Pierina Bargetto, her sister Livia Lozza. She is survived by nieces and nephews Barbara Lozza, Daniel(Joi,Tiara,Evelina)Lozza, Richard and Linda Parola, Patti Magnolia-Smith, great niece Denise Magnolia, and extended family friends of 50 yrs Ross and Ann Paratore(family).
