Edward Parker

Edward B. “Ted ” Parker, age 88, of Lake Worth FL, passed away peacefully at Trustbridge Hospice on March 18th 2019 in West Palm Beach Florida. Ted was born in the city of Portland ME. on November 10th, 1930.

His longtime devoted partner of 30 years, Joan P. Cosco of Lake Worth Florida, his son, Theodore R. “Teddy” Parker and his wife Lori Parker and his beloved grandson Evan Parker, all of Preston, CT., survives Ted. Joan’s children, Lisa Cosco, John Cosco, Laura (Brian) O’Toole and “grandson” Jack O’Toole also survive Ted.

Ted graduated from Deering High School in Maine in 1949 and he attended Northeastern University. After moving to the Boston, MA area, he worked as a draftsman for the United States Government. Ted was a Veteran of the United States Airforce and served in the Korean War. After moving to South Florida Ted enjoyed playing golf and was a past President of the Singles Dance Club of the Palm Beaches. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching his beloved RedSox on TV.

A celebration of his life will take place at Sea in June 2019 where many of those close to Ted will be together.