Gene A. Parrish, Jr.

Gene A Parrish, Jr., 69 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem.

Born Friday, September 20, 1957 in Coaldale the son of the late Gene A. Sr. and Shirley (Boyer) Parrish. Gene was also predeceased by; sister, Darlene P. McCarroll.

Surviving are; daughters, Kelsey Bugge and her husband Brenden, Jennifer L Parrish; son, Jeffrey Parrish and his wife Jennifer; brothers, David Parrish, Brian Parrish, Dennis Parrish, John Parrish and his companion Dennnis Heverly; sisters, Vicki Martin , Debbie Davison, Brenda Parrish; grandchildren, Paige, Emma, Jocelyn, Janessa, Jameson and Rosalie. Many nieces and nephews also survive Gene.

Gene attended Tamaqua High School, and served honorably in the United States Marines. Gene was a talented carpenter. A fan of the WWE wrestling, NASCAR, and Miami Dolphins. Gene was a proud grandfather. Gene volunteered for Paul's House of Valor Foundation in Kunkletown having resided there for nine years.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Gene will be interred with Military Honors at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com