Beatrice H. (Sabatelli) Parulis

Beatrice H. Parulis, known lovingly to family and friends as Bea, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on September 24, 1942, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Sabatelli. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family.

Bea lived a life defined by love, devotion, and quiet strength. After meeting her husband, Michael, the couple moved to Newark and later settled in Port Monmouth in 1969, where they built a warm and welcoming home and raised their family. She was a proud and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her family was always at the center of her life. Those who knew her will remember her as kind, friendly, and selfless, with a generous spirit and a gentle heart that touched everyone around her.

Bea stayed at home to raise her family, and she embraced that role with great pride and dedication. She took joy in caring for her children, her home, and the many little moments that made family life so meaningful. After her children were grown, she worked at the Wilson Ave. Deli for many years, where her friendly nature and warm personality made her a familiar and beloved presence. She formed lasting connections throughout her life and was cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Family meant everything to Bea, and she found her greatest happiness in being a mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with the children in her family and took great care in making sure everyone felt loved and welcomed. Her home was a place of comfort, and her presence brought reassurance and joy to those around her. She will be remembered for the way she nurtured her family with patience, devotion, and unconditional love.

In addition to her family life, Bea enjoyed many activities that brought her happiness and companionship. She liked going out to play bingo, tap dancing, and spending time with friends through her bowling league at Harmony Bowling, where she participated for many years. She was even a contestant on the show Bowling for Dollars, a memory that reflected her fun-loving spirit and willingness to enjoy life. She was also a longtime member of the Middletown Elks Ladies Auxiliary, where she shared in friendship and community over the years.

Bea was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Michael Parulis, in 2020, and by their son, Michael, Jr. in 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Parulis, and her sons and daughters-in-law, William and Dena Parulis and Mark and Alexis Parulis. She also leaves behind her brother, William Sabatelli, and his wife, Shirley, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her lifelong friends, the McInnes Family, Barbara, Laura, Dennis, Randy and David, who shared in her life and held a special place in her heart.

Bea’s life was a beautiful example of devotion to family, kindness to others, and appreciation for the simple joys that make a life well lived. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her, and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Friends and relatives may pay their respects on Thursday from 5 - 8 pm and Friday from 8 - 9 am at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at Saint Catherine RC Church, Middletown, at 9:30 am on Friday, May 1st. Burial and committal will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery Red Bank, NJ. 

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