Brian J. Parker, 44, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Unity Hospital in Rochester, with his loving family by his side.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 1:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. at Mull Funeral Home, 113 Virginia Street, Waterloo, N.Y. A funeral service will immediately follow calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held afterward at the SMS Hall, 95 Ovid Street, Seneca Falls, NY.
Brian was born on July 18, 1982, in Geneva, New York, the son of Ronald J. Parker and Barbara (Deal) Parker. He graduated from Mynderse Academy in 2000 and went on to attend Cayuga Community College, where he earned his Associate's Degree. He continued his education at SUNY Oswego, earning his Bachelor's Degree, and later attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he received his Master's Degree in Mathematics. Brian went on to work as a Contract Administrator for Goulds Pumps, ITT for 18 years.
In his free time, Brian had a passion for collecting sports cards, whether basketball, baseball, or football. He found great joy in the hobby and loved sharing it with others. Above all, Brian cherished spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing basketball, cornhole, and darts, and rarely passed up an opportunity to join a game whenever a dartboard was nearby. He was also a member of a volleyball league at the Clam Man's.
Remembering others from the community
Along with his parents, Brian is survived by his loving wife, Julia H. Freeland-Parker; his beloved fur babies, Sheldon and Cooper; mother-in-law, Mary Honor Freeland; his sister, Amanda McAuliffe her children, Lillian Rose and Antwuan; niece and nephew, Gweneviere and Daxton Diiorio; as well as many cousins and dear friends.
Brian was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Juanita and Paul Deal; his paternal grandparents, Betty and Richard Parker; father-in-law Robert G. Freeland; his aunt, Patricia Deal; uncles, Paul Deal Jr. and Rocco Bojczuk; and his best friend, John Wanner.
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