Fred P. Parcells
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Fred P. Parcells, 83 of Wallace Township, Chester County, passed away at his home on Monday, November 30, 2009. He was the husband of Marie E. Campbell Parcells with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Norwood, PA he was the son of the late Fred P. and Edna A. Vollmer Parcells.
An area resident for 50 years, Fred served honorably in the US Navy during WWII as a radioman onboard the destroyer IngrahamDD-694 in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, Fred was employed as a bricklayer for 44 years retiring in 2000. Upon retirement, he continued to work part time as a school bus driver.
He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, the Philadelphia Bricklayers Union and the Wyebrook Baptist Church.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by several nephews and nieces and many friends.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mark Fietz
Dear Emily and family,
Mark was a friendly and cheerful fellow who will be missed by his friends at the German Club at West Chester Senior Center. Auf Wiedersehen, Mark... Mose
Marie, You have our sympathy
Marie,
You have our sympathy and our hearts go out to you. We will always remember "Uncle Fred", as a most kind, thoughtful & friendly neighbor. We will think of Fred and how he would come by our house frequently, riding his lawn tractor to deliver goodies that you had made.
He would tell such vivid stories of his war days, we know he was re-living them as he spoke. It was obvious that he was proud to have served his country.
Fred's loyalty as an Al Jolson fan was unique and he was so thrilled to share his extensive knowledge with others. Fred's love of double stuff oreos was well-known to all his friends. We know he is at peace with the Lord. Let us all hope that we will be with Fred again when too are called home.
Your friends and neighbors,
Mary, Joe and boys