Courtlandt F. Parker, Jr., 77 of Ewing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26 at Chandler Hall, Newtown, PA., with his loving wife and family by his side.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Ewing. After graduating from Ewing High School in 1955, he served in the National Guard and the US Air Force as an aircraft weapons specialist/electrician on the F-105 fighter aircraft. Courtlandt was an Accredited EMT and served on the Pennington Road Fire Company and First Aid Squad in Ewing for many years. He graduated from the 55th class of the Trenton Police Academy in 1980 and served with the Mercer County Airport Police and Fire Department (Station 34 - Crash Fire Rescue). He rose through the ranks at the Airport Police and Fire Department attaining the rank of Police Sergeant and eventually, Chief of the department. Courtlandt was then promoted and served as the Supervisor of Airport Operations until his retirement in 1999.

Courtlandt enjoyed many outdoor activities throughout his life, including hiking, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed travelling and went on many cruises and trips with his family to Florida, Myrtle Beach, Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. He was also fondly known for his ability to build or fix anything and he spent many hours in his beloved workshop. He was best known as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend.

Son of the late Courtlandt and Sarah Parker; he is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Barbara of Ewing, daughter Beverly Parker of Lawrenceville, daughter and son-in-law Christine and Anthony Battaglia of Hamilton Sq., son and daughter-in-law Brian and Penny Parker of Harbourton; his grandchildren Ryan and Tabitha Battaglia of Hamilton Sq., Brianna Parker of Lawrenceville, Johnathon Parker and wife Danielle of Towson, MD, Matthew Parker and his girlfriend/honorary granddaughter Adrian Dorow of Harbourton; his sister and brother-in-law Marianne and Roger Emmert of Piqua, OH, his aunt Claire Harding of Florence, many nieces and nephews; his beloved Jack Russell Terrier Duke; and his many wonderful neighbors and friends.

Visiting hours for Courtlandt will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 6-9PM and again on Saturday, February 1 from 10-11AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Funeral services will follow at 11AM at the funeral home.

Entombment will follow at Ewing Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pennington Road Fire Company 1666 Pennington Rd. Ewing Township, NJ 08618 or to Sunshine Foundation - Operation Dream Lift P.O. Box 55130 Trenton, NJ 08638.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Courtlandt Parker, Jr.

21 Entries

Doreen Daley

January 22, 2020

Truly loved that big guy,best cousin ever!

Tony De Angelo

June 5, 2014

Parker Family. What a great man. First time I met Court I felt like we knew each other all our lives. He made a wonderful way to make you feel welcome, needed and part of the family.

Reading comments from other Airport Police/CFR members shows the Love and respect we all held for your husband, father, grand-father.

It was my pleasure to stop in once in a while and talk to him after leaving the airport. Our conversation picked up like time had stood still.

May you rest in peace dear friend. I know he will be waiting for us all one day so we can once again pick up our conversations.

God Bless

Bob & Ina Helkowsky

February 18, 2014

Dear Barb & Family,
May all the memories carry you through this difficult time.....

Vy Rev. Richard Smith VF

February 10, 2014

May God Hold Court in his hands, a great person of love, great man to work with, and party with also. You will be missed by more people then you will even know. God bless your family
Dick Smith...
Vy Rev. Richard Smith VF, Ocean City MD

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Pat Axton

February 4, 2014

Beverly,

I'm so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Marianne Emmert

February 1, 2014

I was adopted into Court's family when I was 4 years old and Court was 14. From the very first day he was a wonderful brother to me. I have great memories of going fishing with him and him taking me to the firehouse when he was my babysitter. After I grew older and married, Court and Barb were not only family but were great friends too. Rog and I had such great times with them as a couple and wish we could have done more of that. Court and Barb's greatest legacy is the wonderful family they brought into this world. Court received love and gave love. He left this life feeling the love of his family and they were certain of his love. Nothing matters more.

Frank & Salma Popovich

January 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

PHIL NALBONE

January 31, 2014

BRIAN and family, your dad will be missed, he was truly a terrific guy, my father DICK (Richard) and your Dad went to school together and they joined pennington road at the same time ~ 1955, your dad will be sorely missed... with love, PHIL NALBONE, and RICHARD NALBONE.

Lisa Jacobs

January 31, 2014

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel .Brian, I will never forget how kind you were to me when my Father died. My heart shares your sadness.

Bob Doan

January 30, 2014

My condolences to the Parker Family. The "Old School" Public Safety Community has lost another one of it's Finest. Having started my career at the Airport, Court was an inspiration and Friend. I have many memories of the days working with Court and am Thankful for them. He will be welcomed by the old gang now. I can just imagine the conversation going on in the "Great Station" above us! Chief 340 on the air? He has gone 10-7. God Bless my old friend.

Richard Herbe

January 30, 2014

Words cannot express how deeply we feel for your loss.To Brian and your entire family please know your fathers legacy lives on through you,as anyone that knows you sees those same qualities.

January 30, 2014

Dear dad,
I will never forget all of the great times we spent together over the past 47 years and all of the many lessons you taught me about life. I appreciate you teaching me how to think things through, how to be a good husband, how to be a good dad to my sons, for demonstrating what true character is, for showing me a good work ethic and how to be a good, productive citizen. Watching you over these years has taught me more than you will ever know. Watching you go through the police academy at age 43 was an inspiration to me. I know it wasn't easy, but you did it. Dad, because of you, I became a police officer. Because of you, John is now a police officer and Matt is working at the airport in operations. That is an example of the great legacy you left for us. I truly hope you are proud of what you accomplished while here with us. Watching you get promoted and eventually becoming Chief at the airport was amazing to see. Even though you were always a supervisor, you never lost touch with the guys, the job, or why you were there. I could always tell that the guys at the airport loved and respected you for that. You were a great teacher, mentor, and leader, but you were never afraid to clean the station, wash a firetruck or empty a trash can. You inspired me to always do my best and do that little extra at whatever I did. As I look back over my 25 years on the job, I can honestly say that the ribbons on my chest all came from things you taught and showed me over the years. You daily demonstrated bravery, humility, commitment, knowledge, integrity, courage, and excellance. That is the definition of a true hero. I guess what I am trying to tell you and how I wish I could say to you directly.....
Dad, you always were and always will be my HERO !!!
Thank you for doing a great job being my dad and for being such a good husband to mom. I am proud to be your son.
Love, Brian

Al Sondej

January 29, 2014

Brian and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Dad was very kind to me and offered words of wisdom that Helped me in my career.

Al Sondej

JOHN WALCZAK

January 29, 2014

I Was A Young Man Of 23, Fresh Out Of the U.S. Navy As A Veteran Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighter. When I Was Lucky Enough To Land A Similar Firefighter Job At The Then, Mercer County Airport, One Of The First Men I Met Was Court Parker... He Was Former Military, A Wealth Of Knowledge, Help, And Above All, A Friend....I Learned So Much From This Man Who You Could Immediately Tell Was A Natural "Teacher".....Court Came To Work Every Day With An Energy Most Men Half His Age Would Envy. He Kept You Motivated. He Had A Thirst For The Job, The Airport, His Family, And For Life....He Is, And Will Always Remain, A Man Who Is One Of Those Few Most Men Wish They Could Match In The Level Of His Character....He Is One Who Will Always Be There In Our Memories And Our Hearts ! Courtlandt F. Parker, My Teacher, My Friend,,,, Rest In Peace, Knowing I, And Most Of All, WE, Will Never Forget You ! ! We Will Never Leave Behind The Memories Of Our Fallen Brother....

Doreen Daley

January 29, 2014

Barb, Brian, Chrissy and Bev, sorry, I love you all, See you soon Love Doreen and Chris

January 29, 2014

Prayers to the entire Parker family, many wonderful memories of times with Corti at the PRFC, he was a good friend of my Dad and myself, learned a lot from him in my early days at the PRFC, he will be missed.

norm jones

January 29, 2014

Barb, My prayers are with you and your family, I have many fond memories of Corti and Sommerville. God Bless. Norm Jones

John Phillips

January 28, 2014

sorry for your loss

Deb, Brandon, and Jon Marut

January 28, 2014

To Mom Mom, Brian, Chris, and Bev...words certainly cannot express the heaviness in our hearts. Thank you for sharing your dad for the last 7 years of holidays. We will always think of him with a smile.

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