Robert Parker

Robert “Bob” Parker passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Miami, FL. He was born on February 24, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Margaret Parker.  He served in the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp. After serving in the Army, he met the love of his life, Connie, down on the Jersey Shore while playing drums in a band. He moved to Brooklyn, NY and adored his new extended Italian family and used his talents working in Graphic Arts in NYC.  In 1972, while vacationing in Florida he knew this was the life for him, and moved his family to Miami and never looked back.

He was very active in his community “Kendalltown” in Miami and met may lifelong friends and neighbors.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, playing tennis, and being the life of the party.   He was proud of many graphic and advertising endeavors in Miami including the Kendall Skating Centers and playing drums in Big Band and small Jazz clubs.  In 1998 his dream was fulfilled when he and Connie moved to Key Largo where he was a member of the Upper Keys Sons and Daughters of Italy, the American Legion and the Civic Club.

He is survived by his Wife, Connie; Daughters: Terry (Scott) Holland and Robbie McMullen; Grandsons:  Brandon McMullen, Davis, Nick and Brit Holland; Brothers: Earl (Margie) Ammer and Neil (Barbara) Ammer; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015, from 5-7 pm at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home.  Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the Fisher House at the VA Hospital in Miami, FL.

Graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 1:00 pm at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.