John "Jack" Parker, 84, of Long Beach. NY, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2026, in the presence of his family.

Born on July 10th 1942 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the beloved son of John and Elise Parker. Growing up he was known for his overly adventurous spirit and his close bond to his friends, brothers and sister. He attended St. John's Grammar School in the Bronx and received a basketball scholarship to LaSalle Academy in Manhattan. He served his country for two years in the United States Army as a MP in Germany. It was there that he began his love for traveling. Returning home, he joined the NYPD and soon met the love of his life, his late wife Liz. After his retirement as a Detective from the NYPD Intelligence Bureau, he provided security for the staff of Saturday Night Live for many years wherein he became quite friendly with the staff and its stars. He was well known and loved by his many friends in Long Beach.

He is survived by his sister Peg, his brother Larry and sister in-law Eileen, his sister-in law Isabel, and his cherished nieces and nephews and their children.

Family and friends are invited to a vigil on Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 3-7pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 11am, St. Catharines Church in Blauvelt, NY.