Steven Jay Parker, age 65 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY, April 25, 1954, son of the late Murray and Shirley Parker, Steve was raised in Brooklyn, NY and had formerly lived in Piscataway, NJ before moving to Flemington thirty-three years ago. In addition toContinue Reading
Steven Jay Parker, age 65 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, April 25, 1954, son of the late Murray and Shirley Parker, Steve was raised in Brooklyn, NY and had formerly lived in Piscataway, NJ before moving to Flemington thirty-three years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Harriet.
Surviving are his two children, Tierney Parker Teeling and her husband, Billy Teeling, and Tyler Sean Parker; his siblings, Larry Parker, Michael and his wife, Kim Parker, and Ellen and her husband, Lou Anzovino; his nieces and nephews, Emily Parker, William Parker, Leah Parker, Melissa and her husband, Ted Mourges, and Julie Anzovino; several extended family members; and many dear friends who, though saddened by his passing, are better for having Steve in their lives.
Given the current gathering restrictions in place in New Jersey, there will be no public gathering, but rather a memorial service on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST via a zoom meeting. Please click HERE to generate an email to the family who will provide you with the connection details once finalized. Please note: you do NOT have to be overly tech-savvy to participate in this life celebration. More information will be e-mailed to you directly by the family after sending them an email.
Knowing how vital the love of family, friends, and the community is when someone passes, everyone reading this is encouraged to leave a detailed note on this page—perhaps a favorite story, or maybe the way Steve touched your heart—something to help inspire a measure of comfort and hope to all who read the comments.
Complete funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.
Please visit Steve’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a memorial candle, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to help honor Steve are asked to make a contribution to Avery’s Hope by clicking HERE. Money raised will benefit the HOPE Family Fund for the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Acacia Puleo Small Bowel/Liver Transplant Patient Assistance Fund at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Patient Assistance for children who have developed GI complications from cancer, or cancer treatments, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated by the family.
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Pete and Janet LaGuardia
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We’re sending our condolences out to Ty, Tierney, and the Parker Family. We were so sorry to hear of Steve’s sudden passing. We will always have fond memories of Steve at the many baseball fields and basketball gyms watching and cheering on our boys. He was always there to lend a helping hand and it would be difficult to find a more good-hearted person than Steve. May you Rest In Peace.
Pete and Janet LaGuardia
Fran and Walt Fedyna
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We know Steve from the days of the Flemington Flames Softball League when Walt, for 8-10 years, coached Tierney. Steve is a big part of the fond memories we have during those years. Tierney was one of many young ladies who exemplified the hard work and perseverance of working as a team member of a team who rose to great heights in girls' softball. And Steve was always there to cheer on his daughter and was an integral part of the parent "team" who set the highest of standards for their daughters. We send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's family, as they hold their fond memories in their hearts forever.
Joys family
left a message on April 5, 2020:
It was so hard to hear about the heart wrenching news of Steve’s passing. We have known Steve for more than seven years and been a great neighbor, friend, and person who helped us many times. He always stopped his car and said hello or honked especially to our children. My daughter remember him as the only one who bought something from her first garage sale when she was seven and my car lover son as the “Steve with the cool car and trucks”. Steve would do anything to make anyone around him happy. My daughter remembers “One day after school I was walking home and you were watering my neighbors plants. You would ask how my day was and you would just brighten my day up. When I walked into my house that day I was in such a good mood, and now I look back at it and realizes how much your gestures mean. I would be playing in the backyard with my brother then my dad would realize something was broken and within a split second you would be there to help us, cracking jokes .”
Dear Steve- there are very few people in the world who can do what you have done leaving immutable solicitude in our hearts. You will be sadly missed and will live in our hearts forever. Tierney, Tyler and family - We are so sorry for your loss and may God bless you with all the strength to overcome this very difficult time.
Joys family
Debbie and Marty Kaminsky
left a message on April 5, 2020:
With heavy hearts we want to say how sorry we were to hear of Steve’s passing. We will treasure our memories with Steve always whether it be on the FRB field with our boys (how they loved him also!) to our more recent ones. His surprise visits to our home while riding his bike or zooming up the driveway with the scion just to say Hi will be greatly missed, He brightened our day with “Steve” stories which made all of us laugh out loud, He always spoke of Tyler and Tierney with great admiration as the proud father that he was. We will truly miss you Steve and your big smile and your enduring friendship - Rest In Peace our friend - you will remain in our hearts forever.❤️ The Kaminsky Family
MaryAnn and Mark Schultz
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Parker Family. We remember Steve as a true Super Fan and so supportive of Tyler and all of the boys during the FRB days. Over the years, we would run into Steve around town and spend time catching up on Tyler and "the guys". Steve was one of us, one of a kind and will truly be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kitty and Michael Sabbagh
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We send our deepest condolences to the Parker family. Every time we saw Steve he was ready for a chat and offering to help in any way he could. Especially with our cars. Our fondest memories of Steve are those times at the ball fields, Steve was overly supportive and his pride for Tyler was evident in every way. He supported the team and its players with his enthusiasm. He will be missed and may he Rest In Peace.
Kitty and Michael Sabbagh
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We send our deepest condolences to the Parker family. Every time we saw Steve he was ready for a chat and offering to help in any way he could. Especially with our cars. Our fondest memories of Steve are those times at the ball fields, Steve was overly supportive and his pride for Tyler was evident in every way. He supported the team and its players with his enthusiasm. He will be missed and may he Rest In Peace.
Donna and Sal Amodeo
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Dear Tyler and Tierney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that your memories will be of help during this time. Your dad always remembered to call Uncle Sal in his birthday since they were only one day about. Will miss that call this year.
Love,
Aunt Donna and Uncle Sal
Caryl and Eric Harris
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Our fondest memories are embedded on the baseball bleachers in Flemington. Steve always brought Oreos for Jake all the while screaming at umps and carrying on all with pride and love in his eyes. We are so very sorry for your loss. Much love, The Harris Family
John and Joyce Reindel
left a message on April 4, 2020:
We were so shocked and sad to hear about Steve's passing. We have great memories of being together at the boys sporting events. Steve was always interested in how the kids were doing and never failed to put a smile on everyone face. RIP Steve Parker
John and Joyce Reindel
left a message on April 4, 2020:
We were so shocked and sad to hear about Steve's passing. We have great memories of being together at the boys sporting events. Steve was always interested in how the kids were doing and never failed to put a smile on everyone face. RIP Steve Parker
Irene Staknys
left a message on April 4, 2020:
Deepest condolences to all of Steve's relatives. ❤️
Bob Benjamin
left a message on April 4, 2020:
Tyler, I don't know of any man who loved his son more. From our days as Little League coaches, through the years he coached you and my sons on those youth Championship Basketball teams, to your years in college and then your career... He was always bragging about "his boy." I'm proud to have known him and I know you'll continue to make him proud!
Kathleen Jacobs
left a message on April 3, 2020:
How does one find the words?
You were always there for us in good times and in bad. You made sure your friends and family were cared for. You never turned away even when times were hard. More than anyone I have ever met, you constantly reached out to others because you cared for them and loved them. Because of you, everyone in your life knows they are loved and appreciated. With you as a friend we never walked alone.
You snuck up on our hearts, my friend. We lovingly called you our pain-in-the-ass friend. You were always around and we took your presence for granted. We never thought the day would come when you would not be there. You were a constant. You were unselfish. You were a good man. They say the measure of love is to love without measure. You epitomize this phrase.
Steve, you will remain with us in our thoughts and in our hearts. You will be there every time we hear a booming “Good Mornin’.” You will be there whenever someone reaches out to us to ask how we are doing or if we need anything. We will think of you every time we see a Toyota Scion or a car wash or a bulldog. We will remember you when we see an Oreo, a bottle of Absolute, red grapes, a AAA truck, and each time we pass Jake’s Restaurant. You will live on in all the memories we hold dear in our hearts.
Two hours after I spoke to you last I spotted a Bald Eagle perched in a tree overlooking the river. I thanked God for the unusual and beautiful sight. Little did I know, it was you. It was the exact time you passed away. I truly believe that God sent that eagle to remind me that you are safe with him, that you are at peace. You trusted in God and he raised you up on Eagles wings and is holding you in the palms of his hands.
The last memory I have of you is from a few hours before you passed. You were dropping off a dinner for me to deliver to a homebound senior. That act is a perfect example of your spirit and of the man you were. May we all carry a piece of your goodness with us and share it with everyone we meet. That is your legacy Steven Jay Parker. I love you and I already miss you.
Ellen Anzovino
left a message on April 3, 2020:
Steven- my brother. Always had a smile. Would give you the shirt off his back. Good-natured and kind. Always gave me great car advice. Hard to believe you are gone. You will
Always live on in our hearts. We love you bro- Ellen & Lou
Eileen Skolnik Schellbach
left a message on April 3, 2020:
So heartbreaking that such a sweet, wonderful man has passed too early. Steven used to walk my sister Laurie and me home from school and carry my books. He always said I was his first love. I hadn’t seen Steven in years, but we kept in touch through FB and text. Rest in Paradise. You will be missed by so many.
Larry Parker
left a message on April 3, 2020:
A wonderful loving brother and I will miss him forever.
The Chris Palen Family
left a message on April 2, 2020:
Michael and family, we are so saddened to hear of Steven’s passing. We so enjoyed celebrating special times with him. May your happy memories comfort you all now,?
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Pete and Janet LaGuardia
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We’re sending our condolences out to Ty, Tierney, and the Parker Family. We were so sorry to hear of Steve’s sudden passing. We will always have fond memories of Steve at the many baseball fields and basketball gyms watching and cheering on our boys. He was always there to lend a helping hand and it would be difficult to find a more good-hearted person than Steve. May you Rest In Peace.
Pete and Janet LaGuardia
Fran and Walt Fedyna
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We know Steve from the days of the Flemington Flames Softball League when Walt, for 8-10 years, coached Tierney. Steve is a big part of the fond memories we have during those years. Tierney was one of many young ladies who exemplified the hard work and perseverance of working as a team member of a team who rose to great heights in girls' softball. And Steve was always there to cheer on his daughter and was an integral part of the parent "team" who set the highest of standards for their daughters. We send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's family, as they hold their fond memories in their hearts forever.
Joys family
left a message on April 5, 2020:
It was so hard to hear about the heart wrenching news of Steve’s passing. We have known Steve for more than seven years and been a great neighbor, friend, and person who helped us many times. He always stopped his car and said hello or honked especially to our children. My daughter remember him as the only one who bought something from her first garage sale when she was seven and my car lover son as the “Steve with the cool car and trucks”. Steve would do anything to make anyone around him happy. My daughter remembers “One day after school I was walking home and you were watering my neighbors plants. You would ask how my day was and you would just brighten my day up. When I walked into my house that day I was in such a good mood, and now I look back at it and realizes how much your gestures mean. I would be playing in the backyard with my brother then my dad would realize something was broken and within a split second you would be there to help us, cracking jokes .”
Dear Steve- there are very few people in the world who can do what you have done leaving immutable solicitude in our hearts. You will be sadly missed and will live in our hearts forever. Tierney, Tyler and family - We are so sorry for your loss and may God bless you with all the strength to overcome this very difficult time.
Joys family
Debbie and Marty Kaminsky
left a message on April 5, 2020:
With heavy hearts we want to say how sorry we were to hear of Steve’s passing. We will treasure our memories with Steve always whether it be on the FRB field with our boys (how they loved him also!) to our more recent ones. His surprise visits to our home while riding his bike or zooming up the driveway with the scion just to say Hi will be greatly missed, He brightened our day with “Steve” stories which made all of us laugh out loud, He always spoke of Tyler and Tierney with great admiration as the proud father that he was. We will truly miss you Steve and your big smile and your enduring friendship - Rest In Peace our friend - you will remain in our hearts forever.❤️ The Kaminsky Family
MaryAnn and Mark Schultz
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Parker Family. We remember Steve as a true Super Fan and so supportive of Tyler and all of the boys during the FRB days. Over the years, we would run into Steve around town and spend time catching up on Tyler and "the guys". Steve was one of us, one of a kind and will truly be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kitty and Michael Sabbagh
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We send our deepest condolences to the Parker family. Every time we saw Steve he was ready for a chat and offering to help in any way he could. Especially with our cars. Our fondest memories of Steve are those times at the ball fields, Steve was overly supportive and his pride for Tyler was evident in every way. He supported the team and its players with his enthusiasm. He will be missed and may he Rest In Peace.
Kitty and Michael Sabbagh
left a message on April 5, 2020:
We send our deepest condolences to the Parker family. Every time we saw Steve he was ready for a chat and offering to help in any way he could. Especially with our cars. Our fondest memories of Steve are those times at the ball fields, Steve was overly supportive and his pride for Tyler was evident in every way. He supported the team and its players with his enthusiasm. He will be missed and may he Rest In Peace.
Donna and Sal Amodeo
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Dear Tyler and Tierney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that your memories will be of help during this time. Your dad always remembered to call Uncle Sal in his birthday since they were only one day about. Will miss that call this year.
Love,
Aunt Donna and Uncle Sal
Caryl and Eric Harris
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Our fondest memories are embedded on the baseball bleachers in Flemington. Steve always brought Oreos for Jake all the while screaming at umps and carrying on all with pride and love in his eyes. We are so very sorry for your loss. Much love, The Harris Family
John and Joyce Reindel
left a message on April 4, 2020:
We were so shocked and sad to hear about Steve's passing. We have great memories of being together at the boys sporting events. Steve was always interested in how the kids were doing and never failed to put a smile on everyone face. RIP Steve Parker
John and Joyce Reindel
left a message on April 4, 2020:
We were so shocked and sad to hear about Steve's passing. We have great memories of being together at the boys sporting events. Steve was always interested in how the kids were doing and never failed to put a smile on everyone face. RIP Steve Parker
Irene Staknys
left a message on April 4, 2020:
Deepest condolences to all of Steve's relatives. ❤️
Bob Benjamin
left a message on April 4, 2020:
Tyler, I don't know of any man who loved his son more. From our days as Little League coaches, through the years he coached you and my sons on those youth Championship Basketball teams, to your years in college and then your career... He was always bragging about "his boy." I'm proud to have known him and I know you'll continue to make him proud!
Kathleen Jacobs
left a message on April 3, 2020:
How does one find the words?
You were always there for us in good times and in bad. You made sure your friends and family were cared for. You never turned away even when times were hard. More than anyone I have ever met, you constantly reached out to others because you cared for them and loved them. Because of you, everyone in your life knows they are loved and appreciated. With you as a friend we never walked alone.
You snuck up on our hearts, my friend. We lovingly called you our pain-in-the-ass friend. You were always around and we took your presence for granted. We never thought the day would come when you would not be there. You were a constant. You were unselfish. You were a good man. They say the measure of love is to love without measure. You epitomize this phrase.
Steve, you will remain with us in our thoughts and in our hearts. You will be there every time we hear a booming “Good Mornin’.” You will be there whenever someone reaches out to us to ask how we are doing or if we need anything. We will think of you every time we see a Toyota Scion or a car wash or a bulldog. We will remember you when we see an Oreo, a bottle of Absolute, red grapes, a AAA truck, and each time we pass Jake’s Restaurant. You will live on in all the memories we hold dear in our hearts.
Two hours after I spoke to you last I spotted a Bald Eagle perched in a tree overlooking the river. I thanked God for the unusual and beautiful sight. Little did I know, it was you. It was the exact time you passed away. I truly believe that God sent that eagle to remind me that you are safe with him, that you are at peace. You trusted in God and he raised you up on Eagles wings and is holding you in the palms of his hands.
The last memory I have of you is from a few hours before you passed. You were dropping off a dinner for me to deliver to a homebound senior. That act is a perfect example of your spirit and of the man you were. May we all carry a piece of your goodness with us and share it with everyone we meet. That is your legacy Steven Jay Parker. I love you and I already miss you.
Ellen Anzovino
left a message on April 3, 2020:
Steven- my brother. Always had a smile. Would give you the shirt off his back. Good-natured and kind. Always gave me great car advice. Hard to believe you are gone. You will
Always live on in our hearts. We love you bro- Ellen & Lou
Eileen Skolnik Schellbach
left a message on April 3, 2020:
So heartbreaking that such a sweet, wonderful man has passed too early. Steven used to walk my sister Laurie and me home from school and carry my books. He always said I was his first love. I hadn’t seen Steven in years, but we kept in touch through FB and text. Rest in Paradise. You will be missed by so many.
Larry Parker
left a message on April 3, 2020:
A wonderful loving brother and I will miss him forever.
The Chris Palen Family
left a message on April 2, 2020:
Michael and family, we are so saddened to hear of Steven’s passing. We so enjoyed celebrating special times with him. May your happy memories comfort you all now,?
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