Douglas C. Parcells

Mr. Parcells was my gym teacher at Dater school around 1993. He was the kindest, warmest, most trusting Teacher I had in my tenure in Ramsey Public Schools. I could always count on him to look out for me and he even maintained that same warmth when I would visit him years later; this, to me, is the truest sign of authenticity. I am so grateful for having Doug Parcells in my life because he made it brighter and lighter with every meeting. I will miss you, Mr. Parcells.

Thinking of Doug again this day. He was a truly great person who had a wonderful impact on my life. I have such fond memories of my childhood sports experience because of Doug's perpetual presence as well as his positive and fun-loving influence over everything he was involved in. God bless his soul.

Keri and Laura,
Every place your father touched, flags are lowering themselves to half-mast.
Sharon Milch

Just saw Doug Parcells passed away. Have to put this out there.
One evening as a 14 year old kid I was up at the Memorial field basketball courts in Oradell trying to shoot a few hoops but with a lot of older bigger kids on the court, in spite of my best efforts, I could barely get hold of a rebound to shoot at all. I just felt small, frustrated, invisible. All of a sudden a booming voice comes out of nowhere and gets my attention "Hey kid!" and he passes a ball my way for me to...

Our sincerest sympathy to Doug's family. May Doug rest in the peace...and may light perpetual shine upon him. Doug and his family made good sports and sportsmanship a part of life for so many!
Susan Opsut Merritt and Frank Merritt

Summer rec , umpiring , refereeing , nicknames , all fond memories of growing up in Oradell. And Doug was an integral part of it all. From his silky smooth STRIKE ........ call ... to his play by play of the summer rec games behind the school...or calling a fantom foul on You, so a guy who didn't score would get a chance to shoot a few free throws .... if memories are the currency of life .. then Doug aka( sugar bear) was certainly a rich man. My heart felt condolences to the Parcells...

Just a few weeks ago I was reminiscing with my brother in law- Rob Moore about Summer rec, the pond , little league and mostly about Doug Parcells and how we were so fortunate to have had him in our lives growing up. His tremendous impact on so many lives can not be measured. RIP Dougie

Will truly miss the man who truly was ORADELL. Last saw him at the field years ago on the 4th. Made me feel very special when he told me how proud my father was watching my brother and I play ball. Wanted to cry. Then went on to say "Dennis can you believe they named a memorial field for me?....and I'm not even dead! You will live forever through your actions and love of our hometown....ORADELL!

Dennis Sharpe
Littleton, NH.