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John Parrott Obituary
Lt. Colonel John B. Parrott Ph.D., 69, of Avoca, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Avoca, July 22, 1954, and was the son of the late Dr. John B. "Doc" Parrott and Elizabeth "Betty" Gilchrist Parrott.
John was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1972. He has master's degrees in political science from the University of Pittsburg and Georgetown University and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. He taught as an adjunct professor at Oglethorpe University and Kennesaw State College in Georgia, Kutztown University in Pennsylvania and the Scranton campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
Prior to his teaching, he served as an Air Force intelligence officer, where before retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel he was the chief Persian Gulf analyst at Headquarters Air Force Intelligence in the Pentagon, and saw duty in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. John was also the author of three published books and many articles.
John is survived by many close friends and colleagues.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with the the Rev. Jan Hunt officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time. Interment will be held in Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca, with military honors provided by the active members of the U.S. Air Force and the AMVETS Honor Guard of Greater Pittston.
Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Anita Dippre Edwards
November 13, 2023
To friends of Jack. So very sorry for your loss. Jack was my cousin. Haven´t seen him in several years. He was always called Jackie when his parents were living.
Anita
November 13, 2023
So sorry to John´s dear friends. John and I were cousins.
Sincerely Anita Dippre Edwards
Ed Robbins
November 9, 2023
Rest in peace Jack. We played little league together and attended high school together. I enjoyed our time together in Atlanta when we both lived there. From one Air Force veteran to another it was an honor to know you.
Ron Mondlak
November 9, 2023
Rest In Paradise old friend
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
November 8, 2023
"An airman has passed away today." Colonel, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Robert Haduck
November 5, 2023
May Jack rest in peace
Butch Mclaughlin
November 2, 2023
Jack,
When coming home to vist, it was nice to catch up with you on your front porch listening to the baseball game on the radio and later on at Cwikla's in the morning sitting at you table. I'm going to miss you as a teammate, military brother and childhood friend. RIP Jack and thank you for your service in the USAF.
Butch McLaughlin
Allen Stankiewicz
November 2, 2023
Jack was my best friend as we both grew up in Avoca and up through adulthood. Although we lost touch the past few years. I did receive a letter from him a few months back. He said some nice things about my Mom as she had recently passed. He was always a good and thoughtful friend. He will be missed.
Allen
Dawn
November 1, 2023
Jack, I will dearly miss our long talks over coffee at Cwickla Bakery Your friend , and waitress Dawn
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