Howard S. Parker III

Howard S. Parker III obituary

Howard S. Parker III

Howard Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Par-Troy Funeral Home on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Howard S. Parker III passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Saint Clare's Hospital in Denville. He was 52 years old.

Born in Orange, New Jersey, Howard was raised in Livingston before moving to Parsippany 27 years ago.

Howard worked as a truck driver for DASCO in Whippany for many years. Outside of work, Howard was a devoted member of Living Waters Church in Parsippany, where he found community and faith.

He was a dedicated member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills District 5 Fire Department.

Howard is survived by his beloved wife, Kasia M. (née-Kopec); his loving sons: Kody and Matthew; his devoted mother, Eileen Keller and her husband, Dave; & his dear sisters: Kelly Parker, Christine Muggelberg and her husband, Andy and Jennifer Williams and her husband, Christopher; He is also survived by his cherished grandson, Beau.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 5:00p.m. on Monday, September 29th 2025 at the Living Waters Church. 649 Vail Road, Parsippany. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Parsippany-Troy Hills District 5 Fire Department. P.O. Box 142, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

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