Obituary of Anthony James Parkinson

Anthony James Parkinson, Jr. "Jim", age 69, of Villas, NJ has gone to rest with his Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016 after a long illness. Jim was born in Philadelphia, PA; formerly lived in Drexel Hill, PA; and has been a Cape May area resident since 1991. He is the son of the late Anthony Sr., and the late Beatrice (nee Heineman) Parkinson. Jim was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in South Philadelphia, PA. He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam 1967-1968, where he received a Purple Heart. Jim worked at the Naval Ship Yard as a Machinist in Philadelphia until retirement in 2005. He taught machinist classes and wrote instructional manuals on procedures while working there. Jim attended St Raymond's RC Church, was a member of the Villas Fishing Club, the DAV in Del Haven, and the Purple Heart Association. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Marcia (Nee Mitchell) Parkinson and his sons: James (Nicole) Parkinson & Rick Parkinson. Also surviving are: his sisters: Bebe (Chink) Flannigan & Lorraine Parkinson; his brother Dick (Pat) Parkinson; and his grandson Tyler; numerous nieces & nephews; and many friends who were like family. Jim was well known for his talent for trivia at the Villas Fishing Club and his sense of humor. He was a "true gentleman" who will be fondly remembered. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Parish of St John Neumann, St John of God RC Church, 680 Townbank Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The family suggests donations in Jim's memory to St Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.