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I just learned of Joel's death; I had not known that he was ill. I'm so sorry.
Belle Rita Novak
January 29, 2020 | Springfield


Amherst, Massachusetts
Joel J. Parrish passed away on December 26, 2019 at the Fisher Hospice in Amherst, MA with family comforting him. He leaves his beloved wife, Jackie, three step-children- Ocean, Charlie, and Audrey. He also leaves behind four grandchildren- Briana, Victoria, Mateo and Finley. Joel will also be...
Read MoreI just learned of Joel's death; I had not known that he was ill. I'm so sorry.
Belle Rita Novak
January 29, 2020 | Springfield
I am sorry to hear of Joel's passing. He and my dad, David Macomber, were very close friends and Joel was my Godfather. Through him, I met Jackie and her daughter, Audrey and Audrey's children, who became friends with my daughter, Caitlin.
Joel also kindly rented the above apartment to my late Grandma, Bea. Not only was he a family friend, a landlord and a professor, he was a cool guy to be around. RIP Joel. Sending my condolences to his family and to Jackie. Much love, Carrie
Carrie Macomber
January 25, 2020 | Eugene, OR
Joel was a great guy and a close friend. He will be missed. Ann and I send our condolences to Jackie and their lovely family.
David Macomber
January 15, 2020
Became friends with Joel in the late seventies. Witty, smart and wise. a true Forest parker.....RIP Joel and sympathy to your family....
mary burns
January 15, 2020 | Monson, MA
I very much enjoyed my friendship with Joel as a colleague at Springfield College.
Charles B. Redington Ph.D
Emeritus Professor of Biology
2012-13 SC Distinguished Professor of Humanics
January 15, 2020
Sadly we said goodbye to a wonderful man. The short time I knew you we shared plenty of Laughs, old movies and lots of Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches! I will miss you my friend and hope to see you again one day !!
Connie Biese
January 14, 2020 | EAST LONGMEADOW, MA
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
January 14, 2020