John F. “Jack” Parks Sr., 90 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on November 23, 2018 at his home.
Jack was born on May 14, 1928 in Ilion, NY the son of Frank & Blanche (Williams) Parks. His childhood was spent in the South Edmeston area and he was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.
He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Sherwood Medical and operated a small gas engine repair shop at his home for many years.
Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Tired Iron of Butternut Valley Club, Longtime President of the Steam Engines Club. He was the Cassville fire chief for many years, a collector of antique gas engines, a member of the South Edmeston Community Church and also attended the Holmesville Baptist Church.
In addition to his partner of love for 14 years, Wanetta Daniels, Jack is survived by his children; Gary, John (Tina), Don (Janet), Denise, Jim (Katrina), stepson; David (Jennifer), Linda (Skip) and a predeceased lovely daughter Donna (Dave).
Grandchildren; Don, Daran, Dereck, Jamie, Bryan, Juston, Kelly, James, Rusti, Amber, Allison, Michael, Elizabeth, Skylar, Destiney and 18 great grandchildren.
In keeping with Jack’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. A graveside burial service with military honors will be held at the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY on Saturday, December 1 at 1:00 PM with a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM at the South Edmeston Community Center.
Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Tired Iron of Butternut Valley, 154 Buck Schoolhouse Rd., Mt. Vision, NY 13810. |
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Joseph Sites
Broome County NY
I met Mr. Parks through someone I met at the car show. He showed me around his property and sold my father and me a few small engines. We spent over two hours talking with him and his wife, and made a good friend who will be sorely missed. Sorry for the late condolences, I just heard of his passing.
Eileen an Gary Figger
New Berlin
We are sorry to learn this news. He became a special part of our lives thru the engines he clubs.
Know you are all in our prayers an thoughts and that he will be missed here as well.
Robert & Lois Jones
New Berlin, NY
Jack will be missed by all that knew him, a better man cannot be found. Rest in Peace Jack. Love You. Condolences to the family and Nita.
Amy Fancher
Pittsfield, NY
Good man and a good life. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Melanie McDonald
Brewerton NY
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. Have many great memories of time spent with him and
I am sure you, kids, will remember great times with him. So sorry for your loss Gary, John, Donnie, Denise, and Jimmy
George & Joann Spinella
Norwich, N.Y.
We so sorry about him going. We're going to miss him more than words can ever say.He was a great friend, mentor, a person.
LAURIE HOTALING
NORWICH NY
A great man a great friend i will miss him , my prayers for AETTA AND HIS CHILDREN HE LOVE SO MUCH AND GRAND KIDS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL ,
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