Ronald A. Parise
American astronaut
Died when: 56 years 351 days (683 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Ronald Anthony Parise (May 24, 1951 – May 9, 2008) was an Italian American scientist who flew aboard two NASA Space Shuttle missions as a payload specialist.
Parise was born in Warren, Ohio to Henry and Catherine Parise (nee Pasha).By age 11, he became a licensed amateur radio operator.
In his teens, he developed an interest in astronomy and aviation and became a pilot.He attended Western Reserve High School, graduating in 1969 before attending Youngstown State University.
In 1973, he obtained a bachelor of science degree in physics, with minors in mathematics, astronomy, and geology.He went on to receive a master's degree in 1977 and a doctorate in 1979 from the University of Florida, both in astronomy.
He and his wife Cecelia Sokol Parise had two children.Parise died from a brain tumor on May 9, 2008 at the age of 56.
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