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Jay A. Parker

  • On August 4, 2017
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Jay A. Parker, age 65, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on Friday, August 4, 2017.

Born on December 2, 1951 in New York City, he was the son of Seymour and the late Greta Parker.

He was the beloved husband of Polina Parker; loving father of Ilena Parker and Richard (Jackie) Parker; cherished grandfather of Anastasia Parker; dear brother of Eric Parker and sister in law Debbie Gold; also survived by nephew, Aryeh Gold-Parker and niece, Lily Gold-Parker.

Jay was an avid collector of Lionel trains and other antiques.  He loved music, played the banjo and was a devoted fan of the Grateful Dead. As a Physical Scientist at the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, he dedicated his career to developing safety equipment that saves many lives.

All services will be private.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jay’s name to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), www.giveto.pitt.edu.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.

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9 Comments

Tracy Starnes
In your time of sorrow, may God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. His thoughts about you are precious. They cannot be numbered; they outnumber the grains of sand. He hurts when you hurt. He is the source of all comfort and He blesses those who mourn. May you feel His compassion on you in your suffering. Let His unfailing love comfort you as a mother comforts her child. In due time, your days of mourning will come to an end and He will exchange your sorrow for rejoicing. Ecclesiastes 3:4, 2 Corinthians 1:2-4, Psalm 30:11; 119:76; 139:17-18, Isaiah 35:10; 49:13; 51:11-12; 57:18; 60:20; 61:3; 66:13, Jeremiah 8:21; 31:13, and Matthew 5:4
Don Wilmes
We will miss 'Old Jay'. Worked with him for years with the ISEA. Rest In Peace.
Deborah Sbarra
I am so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We worked together at NIOSH and I learned much from him with regards to SCBA's and respirators and a lot of their behind the scenes history. I always considered him a friend and a mentor and I will miss him. My prayers and condolences to the family.
J. Ellington
He will be missed, as he was a great person to work with at NPPTL for the CDC. I wish his family all my condolences and I hope they can move forward in a positive light. God Bless.
Rich Metzler
Jay will be missed by his many friends in the respiratory protection community. He was our star player. I hope his family is comforted knowing he was loved by many. So long buddy!
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