PARSONS, JOHANNA – A mass was said on Jan.5 for Johanna Parsons, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, who died Jan. 2 at Compassionate Care at the Atrium. She was a self-employed seamstress dedicating much of her skills to making things for charitable organizations. She was a member of St. John’s Parish. Survivors include her husband, Eugene T. Parsons; a son Eugene Jr.; a daughter Joanne Petrizzo; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.