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Richard Parker Obituary
Family will greet friends Friday (Jan. 5) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home, Inc., 19 N. Main St, Manchester. A Funeral Service will be Saturday (Jan. 6) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Spring burial in Pioneer Cemetery.
In memory of Richard, in lieu of flowers please consider donations to Manchester Volunteer Fire Dept., 8 Clifton Street, Manchester, 14504 OR Ontario-Yates Hospice, 759 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Richard was born the son of the late Elmer and Mary (Boisvent) Parker on Friday, October 23, 1936 in Hopewell, N.Y. He spent his life in the Shortsville area, graduating from Canandaigua Academy class of 1954. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. Richard retired from G.W. Lisk in Clifton Springs where he worked in the maintenance department. Richard was a past member of Shortsville Volunteer Fire Dept and a life member of Manchester Volunteer Fire Dept. He was also a member of the Ontario County Hazmat Team and past member of the Shortsville American Legion. He enjoyed working with youth, and was a past Boy Scout Leader for many years and coached Little League Baseball. Richard enjoyed watching rodeos. As an excellent wood builder, he built many sets for the Red Jacket school plays and most recently converted his daughter's basement into a beautiful family room. Most of all he loved to attend his daughter's softball games.
Richard will be remembered by his son, Marc (Maria) Parker; daughter, Cindy (Jim) Goodall; grandsons Austin and Nicholas Parker; brothers Tom (Harlene) Parker and Bill Parker; several nieces & nephews; many, many friends; his grand dogs Tigger and Pooh Bear.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Holtz) Parker on Nov. 5, 2017; brothers Elmer Parker and Leon Parker.
You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.halstedpatrickfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Parker
January 8, 2018
So sorry to see Mr Parker has passed. Thinking of you all . Heather Howell ( Newark NY)
Leah Hotchkiss
January 6, 2018
Cindy,Mark and family, Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. With sympathy Leah Hotchkiss
Celeste Orton
January 5, 2018
Richard Parker was a dear and sweet man and was also my friend. He will always be in my heart.
Chris & Charlene Penner
January 5, 2018
We were saddened to hear of Dick's passing. worked many years with Dick, always was willing to do the extra to get something done. Our sincere condolences to Dick's family.
Tim Munn
January 4, 2018
I will always remember Mr. Parker during fire prevention week at Red Jacket Elementary School. He was a favorite of the students and they loved him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He served this community well.
Bruce Clark
January 4, 2018
My wife and i worked at Lisk for many years along with Dick. Dick was always helpful and pitched in to help everyone. He was definately one of the good ones and it was a pleasure know and work with Dick.
January 4, 2018
Stu and I are so sorry to hear of his passing. Many fond memories of your youth and scouts and friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Blessings Stu and Carol North
DAVE MONAHAN
January 3, 2018
Marc and family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I enjoyed working with him all those years, he was a great guy.
My sincerest condolences go out to you.
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