William J. Parkes, II of Sea Isle City, Greenacres FL and (formerly of Holland), passed away suddenly on August. 20, 2016.

Son of the late William and Catherine Parkes, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sarah “ Sally” (nee Cannon).  He was the dear father of William III(Kathleen), Brad (Terry), Greg (Claire) and Eileen Burke( Jim), and the late James Parkes. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Kaitlyn Parkes, his sisters Maureen (O’Donnell), Pat (Glemser), Kitty (Skoroda).

He was a graduate of St. Veronica’s Parish School, North Catholic H.S. and LaSalle University. Bill was proud of his Philly roots. He cherished being surrounded by family in Sea Isle City and making friends welcome.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday eve from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and on Saturday at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland , from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory maybe made to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (philarmh.org).