Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Express Condolences on the Loss of John Parker

August 22, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre released the following 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.

“John Parker possessed tremendous knowledge and wisdom that he utilized to effectively serve his community.

“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.

“It was because of his strength of character that we truly appreciated both John’s 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.

“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 fact that he lived a long, full and distinguished life.”