Garden State Times

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre released a statement on the passing of Ocean County Utilities Authority Chairman and former Lacey Township Mayor John C. Parker.

“Today, we lost a tremendous individual who earned the respect of so many people he interacted with during his decades of dedicated public service,” they stated.

“John Parker possessed tremendous knowledge and wisdom that he utilized to effectively serve his community,” the statement continued. “To say the least, John was tenacious when advocating on behalf of his constituents and had an enviable reputation for never mincing words or wasting time when an issue needed to be addressed.”

The legislators highlighted Parker’s strength of character, noting their appreciation for his friendship and support over the years. “John’s sound advice was always welcomed and, true to his character, he was always there when you needed him, regardless of the situation.”

They concluded with condolences: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with John’s family, friends, and colleagues who had the privilege of loving and knowing him. While John will certainly be sorely missed, we take comfort in the fact that he lived a long, full and distinguished life.”