John J. Parker

John J. Parker John J. Parker, age 73, passed away Oct. 15, 2010. He is survived by his three sons, John Jay Jr. (Terri), Mark (Susan), and Brian; eight grandchildren, 12 nieces and nephews, brother Fred of Bloom-ingdale, N.Y., Martha Morris of Chatham, N.Y. and Carol Maulton of New Hampshire. John is preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Gertrude Parker, his wife of 50 years, Carollyn; daughter Leslie Maroney and granddaughter, Jacquline Maroney.

John was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1954. He enlisted in the Navy in Oct. of that year and retired in 1979 as a Master Chief.

His Naval training as computer programmer led him to Unises where he worked for another 20 years. He retired again and went into private consult-ing in 2000 for the next 4 years.

Jack and family lived in Dale City for 23 yrs. before moving to Stafford in 2000 for the past 10 yrs.

Jack was a member of the American Legion as well as a longtime volunteer at the Chester Pulver VFW Post 1503 in Dale City where he helped out in supporting their many community activities.

Jack very much enjoyed travel, casinos, playing chess, pinochole, poker at Carlos O'Kelly lunch at Ruby Tuesday's and karaoke at King St. Blues.

He was also an avid Redskin fan and enjoyed an occasional martini as well as crabbing in Maryland.

Jack will be missed by his family and friends but we all know he is now happy again to be with his wife, Carollyn whom he missed terribly. God speed, Jack.

The family will receive friends on Sun., Oct. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Wood-bridge. A funeral will be held on Monday, October 25 at 11:30 at Miller Funeral Home with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.



This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).