Obituaries

Carl L. 'Tink' Parker Of Mayetta Dies At 77

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday.

Courtesy of Wood Funeral Home

Carl L. "TINK" Parker, Jr., 77 of Mayetta,passed away on Sept. 15, 2016 at Tallwoods Care Center, Bayville, New Jersey.

He was born in Lakewood and lived in Tuckerton and Long Beach Island before moving to Manahawkin. He was a lifelong painter and a "Jack of all Trades". Tink was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the East Coast Boat Racing Club.

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Tink is survived by his daughters Cindy Lee Parker, Tuckerton, Michelle Sysol and husband Chris, West Creek, brother Larry Parker and Rita, Manahawkin, grandchildren Christopher Parker, Matthew Parker, Jacob Parker, Rebecca Parker, and Madison Sysol; Great-grandchild Christopher Logan Parker; Niece Lisa and Nephews Larry Jr and Joe.

A Memorial Service will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on September 23, 2016 at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 134 EAST MAIN STREET, TUCKERTON, NJ. For condolences, flowers and more information visit www.woodfuneralhomeinc.com

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