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Richard L. "Dick" Parks

January 14, 1938 - October 10, 2026

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Obituary For Richard L. "Dick" Parks

Age 88, of Mt. Oliver, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of 65 years to Joann Parks; loving father of Joann (Dean) Budd, and Mary (the late Randy) Shuey; cherished pappy of Amanda (B.J.) Comstock, Anthony (Amanda) Shuey, Justin (Nikki) Budd, Kailya (Austin) Hartman and the late Joshua Shuey; proud great-pap pap of eight and one on the way; brother of the late Robert Parks; brother-in-law of Alvina (Sonny) Close and Ron Baldauf. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was a dedicated and proud volunteer firefighter with more than 60 years of service for the Mt. Oliver Hook and Ladder. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday and Thursday, October 14 and 15, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Albert the Great Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Dick's family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/ Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com

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  • October 15, 2026

    A Mt. Oliver resident

    In memory of a very nice man. He always greeted me with a good morning on my way to work. My deepest sympathy to his family. Rest in peace Rich.

  • October 13, 2026

    Susan (Pittek) Orde

    My deepest condolences to you Mrs. Parks and the family from me, Susan (Pittek) Orde and my brother Andy Pittek III. My dad had many fond memories of Mr. Parks and their time at the fire department. May God's arms hold you through these coming days and fill you with comfort and peace.

  • October 12, 2026

    Karen Weiss

    Aunt Jo, Joann, Mary & family, Sending deepest sympathies in your loss of a wonderful man. He was simply the best person I know. Always kind, thoughtful, & loving. Blessed to have him as my Godfather & Uncle. In loving memory, Karen (Parks) Weiss & family

  • October 12, 2026

    Tony Romaniello

    Joanne and family, my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Dick. (He would always give me a side-eye look when I called him Mr. Parks.) What a loss to mankind. A truly genuine and honest human being. As a young rookie in the fire department at a fire when he could have taken the nozzle from me, he said "here Tony, you do it" and he backed me up on the hose line the first time I used one on an actual fire. He watched and guided me and explained everything he was telling me to do. He took me skeet shooting for the first time and offered the same patience and guidance. There are just too many times to list how much I learned from him, and how much experience he shared with me and so many others. Thank you Joanne for sharing him with all of us for so long. The world is a lesser place without him. Rest in peace Dick.

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