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GERALD S. "JERRY" PARKER

GERALD S. "JERRY" PARKER obituary, Brookline, NJ

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GERALD PARKER Obituary

PARKER, Gerald S. "Jerry" Age 98, of Maplewood, NJ, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Beloved husband, for 69 years, of the late Sandra "Aliza" (Finkel) Parker. Devoted father of son Jonathan and his partner, William, and daughter Ryah. Survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara, and three generations of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his beloved wife, Aliza, Jerry was predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Bertha, brothers Arnold and Frank, sisters-in-law Gertrude and Elaine, and brother-in-law, Ben. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 10am, at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE, MA, with burial to follow at Temple B'nai Brith Cemetery in Peabody, MA. Please see the Levine Chapel website for more information, including the full obituary. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2026.

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