Irene Parker Obituary
Irene was born on August 15, 1950, in Bristol and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie (Jagielski) Witkovic.
She was raised in Bristol where she graduated from Bristol Central High School. She then went on to attend Central Connecticut State University where she earned her bachelor's degree in education and moved on to earn her masters.
She formerly lived in Manchester before settling to live in West Hartford for the past 40 years.
Irene worked as an elementary school teacher at Fred D. Wish School in Hartford for many years before her retirement.
In addition to her loving husband of 49 years, Irene is survived by two daughters: Jennifer Parker of West Hartford and Jessica Greco and husband, Frank of Valhalla, NY; and two grandchildren: Lucas and Bennett.
Irene will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. There are no calling hours. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave, Bristol is honored to serve the family. Please visit Irene's memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
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