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Kenneth Parker - Class of 1956

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 30/Jan/2023
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    Kenneth F. Parker, Sr., 84, of New Windsor, passed away January 5, 2023. Kenneth was born June 29, 1938, in Newburgh. He was one of three sons of William and Mary Parker of Newburgh. Kenneth's wife, Rosalie Parker, passed away in 2019. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth F. Parker, Jr, and Jeffrey R. Parker, both of Newburgh, one grandson and three granddaughters. Kenneth was an honored, 35-year employee of IBM, first in Poughkeepsie then East Fishkill. As a quality engineer, he was instrumental in the testing and development of emerging computer hardware for large-scale, business use. He also proudly served in the Army National Guard. He will be remembered for his love of family. Services were private. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth Parker Sr., please visit Tribute Store



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