Saratoga Springs, NY - Ruth D. Parillo entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2011 with her loving family by her side, at Wesley Health Care Center after a long illness. She was born November 28, 1922 to Mary and Arthur Pearson in Hudson, New York. Ruth is predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her sister Mary McCagg. She was a graduate of Saint Marys Academy in Hudson before her marriage to Joseph M. Parillo of Saratoga Springs, on April 26, 1942. Together they started the Parillo Sausage Company in 1951. Ruth is survived by her children, Carol Parillo of Schuylerville, Marc Parillo and his wife Cheryle of Ballston Spa, and Mary-Jo Healey and her husband Patrick of Saratoga Springs; three granddaughters, Marisa Parillo Rahman and her husband Bernard, Sara Healey and Stephanie Healey, a great granddaughter Alexa Rahman, and many nieces and nephews. A private service for the family will be held at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery, West Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wesley Foundation, the National Alzheimers Foundation, the Parkinsons Foundation, or a charity of choice. The family wishes to sincerely thank the floor staff of 3 Springs for their devotion, care, and love given to Ruth. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.