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July 18, 2017
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 2-6 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Monday, July 24, 2017 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
Edward John Parks, 75 of Wayne, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
Born on December 10, 1941 in Suffern New York to Elmer and Alice Parks, he was raised in Paterson where he graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School in 1960. Ed worked for his father’s business, “Parks & Son Hardware” on Union Boulevard, Totowa, until the age of 20 when he became a meter reader with PSE&G. It was here that he met his beloved wife, Regina (nee Pecoraro), and married on October 27, 1973. They exchanged vows at St. Joseph’s Church in Lodi, honeymooned along the coast of California, and immediately settled in Wayne to raise their family. After 42 years of dedication with PSE&G, Ed retired as an account manager.
Ed enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his immaculately manicured yard and large vegetable garden. His bountiful harvest was always shared with family and friends and often appearing on the doorsteps of his children’s homes. He was a great cook and an even better artist. His artwork decorated the hallways of his home and won countless awards at the Passaic County Senior Art Shows. Summer vacations were spent at the Jersey Shore even though he preferred deep sea fishing rather than sitting on the beach. He enjoyed traveling with his family and visited wonderful destinations including Cape Cod, Disney, Alaska, Russia, Ireland, and Hawaii.
His grandchildren were his greatest pride and joy. His constant tickles and mouth popping sounds always brought out the contagious giggles which he cherished immensely. They will forever miss his art lessons, annual toboggan sleigh riding in the backyard, tractor rides down the hill, and all of the “grandpa” moments made special for each and every one of them.
Ed was a faithful parishioner and active member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish on Valley Rd., Wayne. He has most recently been an altar server with the Funeral Ministry at Our Lady of the Valley, assisting families during their time of need.
Ed is survived by his loving wife Regina of Wayne, three children; Allison Winkler and her husband Thomas of N. Haledon, Aimee Bongiovanni and her husband Thomas of Wayne, and Edward Parks, Jr. and his wife Megan of Lake Hiawatha, eight adored grandchildren; Thomas Winkler, Jr., Braydon Winkler, Nicholas Bongiovanni, Emma Winkler, Justin Bongiovanni, Sophia Parks, Ava Winkler, and Everly Parks, one sister; Gail Stager of Oak Ridge, and a large extended family that includes nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
His presence will be sorely missed by his family, as well as by all who loved him.
He shall live on in our hearts through many wonderful, fond memories we all have to cherish for years to come.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 2-6 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Monday, July 24, 2017 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
July 18, 2017
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 2-6 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Monday, July 24, 2017 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
Edward John Parks, 75 of Wayne, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
Born on December 10, 1941 in Suffern New York to Elmer and Alice Parks, he was raised in Paterson where he graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School in 1960. Ed worked for his father’s business, “Parks & Son Hardware” on Union Boulevard, Totowa, until the age of 20 when he became a meter reader with PSE&G. It was here that he met his beloved wife, Regina (nee Pecoraro), and married on October 27, 1973. They exchanged vows at St. Joseph’s Church in Lodi, honeymooned along the coast of California, and immediately settled in Wayne to raise their family. After 42 years of dedication with PSE&G, Ed retired as an account manager.
Ed enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his immaculately manicured yard and large vegetable garden. His bountiful harvest was always shared with family and friends and often appearing on the doorsteps of his children’s homes. He was a great cook and an even better artist. His artwork decorated the hallways of his home and won countless awards at the Passaic County Senior Art Shows. Summer vacations were spent at the Jersey Shore even though he preferred deep sea fishing rather than sitting on the beach. He enjoyed traveling with his family and visited wonderful destinations including Cape Cod, Disney, Alaska, Russia, Ireland, and Hawaii.
His grandchildren were his greatest pride and joy. His constant tickles and mouth popping sounds always brought out the contagious giggles which he cherished immensely. They will forever miss his art lessons, annual toboggan sleigh riding in the backyard, tractor rides down the hill, and all of the “grandpa” moments made special for each and every one of them.
Ed was a faithful parishioner and active member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish on Valley Rd., Wayne. He has most recently been an altar server with the Funeral Ministry at Our Lady of the Valley, assisting families during their time of need.
Ed is survived by his loving wife Regina of Wayne, three children; Allison Winkler and her husband Thomas of N. Haledon, Aimee Bongiovanni and her husband Thomas of Wayne, and Edward Parks, Jr. and his wife Megan of Lake Hiawatha, eight adored grandchildren; Thomas Winkler, Jr., Braydon Winkler, Nicholas Bongiovanni, Emma Winkler, Justin Bongiovanni, Sophia Parks, Ava Winkler, and Everly Parks, one sister; Gail Stager of Oak Ridge, and a large extended family that includes nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
His presence will be sorely missed by his family, as well as by all who loved him.
He shall live on in our hearts through many wonderful, fond memories we all have to cherish for years to come.
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