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Eugene Parker Obituary

Eugene W. Parker, age 71, of Oak Park passed away peacefully on July 30, 2012, surrounded by his family and friends; loving father of Tony and Jim; dear brother of Edmond (Lorraine) and Sheila Parker; fond uncle and cousin of many; devoted son of the late Anthony and Margaret, nee Meehan Parker. Mr. Parker was a 1960 graduate of Quigley High School and a 1967 graduate of Mundelein Seminary. A former priest, he served at St. Bonaventure Parish in Chicago. Most recently, he taught English as a second language at Triton College in River Grove, IL. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Prayers Friday, 9:45 a.m. to St. Edmund Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Chicago Jesuit Academy (chicagojesuitacademy.org), Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (cristorey.net), or West Suburban P.A.D.S. (westsuburbanpads.org) are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 31, 2012.

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Tony Parker

August 16, 2012

Thank you all for the kind words and memories of my father. Your friendships are what brought him his happieness. I wish you all the best!

Gloria Jepsen

August 14, 2012

Gene was a fellow colleague. His gentle spirit, and kind character touched staff and students alike. He will be missed. May he be dancing with the angels in Heaven!

August 6, 2012

My condolences to the Parker family on Gene's passing. I was a classmate and friend of Gene's through high school and Mundelein. When Gene set up as the barber of Philosophy, I was his 1st customer. He made up for his tonsorial shortcomings with his gift of gab.
We reconnected many times in later life and he always kept his warm smile, quick wit and positive outlook in both good and tough times. May he rest in peace.
Rich Brady. Quigley Class of 60

Ellen Vanderhoof

August 2, 2012

My sympathy to the family and loved ones of Gene. I worked with him for many years at Triton. He was always a caring, patient instructor. He will be missed.

Nancy Zmuda-Barnes

August 2, 2012

I remember Mr Parker, or back then Father Parker, from St Bonaventure. My aunt was the cook there for many, many years, so I was a staple in the rectory. It's been a very long time since I had seen him, but I always remembered him as a loving and caring person. Rest in peace, and prayers to the family.

Debra Parisian-Colleran

August 1, 2012

We will miss Gene and his kind and gentle spirit. Our prayers go out to those he left behind- God Bless you during this time of sadness.

Joannie

August 1, 2012

I will never forget the memories I have of Connor and Lyla giggling hysterically while playing with Uncle Eugene. We will miss him very much!

August 1, 2012

I remember Eugen as a friendly, understanding and caring person He will be missed by many

Eileen Donnersberger

August 1, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Eugene. I remember him and all of you from our days at your cottage in Lake Geneva. They are fond memories for all the Murphys. Sheila, special condolences to you. Its been a long time since we've seen each other but I often think of our fun times together. Contact me so we can get together.,.. my number is the same. Love and prayers to all. Eileen Murphy Donnersberger

THOMAS OSBORNE

August 1, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. Eugene will be in my prayers.

I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you.

Fr.Tom Osborne

Mary Jo Papucci-Nicosia

July 31, 2012

Deepest sympathy to Eugene's family. He was a wonderful listener and a fun gentleman.

laura moreno

July 31, 2012

una amistad sincera hace crecer bellas flores en el jardin de nuestra vida,!gracias por tu amistad!Eugenio,que la luz
que tu diste ahora te guie.
En mi corazon siempre estas.

Jorge Maldonado

July 31, 2012

May God welcome you, Eugene into his paradise and may the angels and saints be happy to see you among them.

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