GENE C. PARKER, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Gene C. Parker, 61, of Port Jervis, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at New York University Hospital, New York City. He was born on January 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. Gene was a longtime employee of Veritas Therapeutic Community, Barryville, NY. He is survived by his wife at home, Catherine Parker; his son, Thomas and his wife Rebecca; his three daughters, Shannon, April and Angela; two sisters, Doris Joy and her life partner Judith Tracey and Madeline Langstaff; his extended family and friends; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelmina and Thomas Winters; and two brothers Thomas and Edward Winters. Friends may call Monday, January 21 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Prayers will be offered Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA. The Rev. August Ricciardi will officiate. Interment will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Seminary, 201 Seminary Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com 845-856-3312