Patrick PARRISH

PARRISH, Patrick
Patrick Parrish, long-time resident of West Palm Beach, passed away in Lake San Marcos, CA on 9/6/16. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Parrish attended the University of Florida, beginning his lifelong passion for the Florida Gators and an illustrious career as a syndicated sportswriter, reporter, and editor for newspapers such as the Jacksonville Journal, the Panama City News-Herald, the New York Sun and the Palm Beach Post-Times and the Perry Newspapers where he was executive editor. Later he was head of his own public relations and advertising firm, and even later, editor of the Lake Worth Herald. Mr. Parrish was a storyteller and poet who loved playing the ukulele. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, his children, Karen, Cindy, and Patrick, and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery, 2500 Ribault Scenic Drive. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association at http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/Patrick Parrish. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. www,hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel,com (904)737-7171.
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