Marilyn E. Clark Paragi

Marilyn E. Clark Paragi

Ilion-Marilyn E. Clark Paragi, 75, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Bassett Health Care Cooperstown with her family by her side.

Marilyn Paragi was born on September 22, 1950 in Ilion, NY, to E. Richard and Hazel Innes Clark. She attended Ilion schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1969. Marilyn was married to Michael Paragi on March 29, 1969 at the Annunciation Church in Ilion. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Best Enterprises, Ilion and later for US Material and Handling, Schuyler. She attended the Frankfort United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Marilyn was wholeheartedly committed to her family, always putting others first with empathy and kindness. She cherished time spent with loved ones, especially during gatherings at Camp Cappy and Punky Pond in Brantingham. Known for her tremendous baking skills-particularly her legendary pies-her treats were the highlight of every holiday and special occasion.

A true sports enthusiast, Marilyn loved cheering on her children and, more recently, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her dedication to the community was evident through her years as President of the Ilion Girls Softball League, where she helped shape the program for local youth.

Marilyn also maintained lifelong friendships with many of her high school classmates. She looked forward to their birthday and holiday celebrations, always eager to reminisce about the good times and share a laugh.

Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Paragi; two daughters, Jacqueline (Anthony) Jackson and Cristi Paragi (Rob Miller); one son, Michael (Gina) Paragi; one brother, Adrian Clark; her grandchildren, Mariah Jackson, Terrell Jackson, Jaida Jackson, Kayleigh Paragi, Isabella Paragi and Michael Paragi; her great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Jackson, Nevaeh Thomas, Nika Poteat and Jaxon Cornnell; sister-in-law and brother in law, Sandy and Larry Lind and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marilyn is preceded in death by her father and mother, E. Richard and Hazel Clark, three brothers, Gary Clark, Richard Clark and Bruce Clark and two sisters, Nellamae Harter and Barbara Dickerson; her granddaughter, Arianna Jackson; her great grandson, Niko Poteat; her in-laws, Gabriel and Elsie (Magyar) Paragi; her sister in-laws, Pamela (Paragi) Allen and Patricia (Paragi) Ortlieb; a nephew, Gary Michael Clark, and a niece, Laurie Ann Clark.

Her funeral will be held Monday evening, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the V.J.Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort with Rev. Joelle Faulks, Pastor of Morning Star Ministries. Spring interment will be in the Brantingham Cemetery, Town of Greig. Calling hours will be Monday from 3-6 at the V.J.Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Marilyn's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com