John “JP” H. Parish, 81, of Fremont, passed away at Countryside Manor on January 12, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1941 in Fremont, OH to Howard and Annetta (Baumer) Parish. He was a 1959 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He served in the National Guard for 6 years after he graduated. John married Virginia Miller in May of 1964 in Fort Knox, KY and she survives. John worked as a mail carrier and clerk with the US Postal Service for forty-one years and retired in 2001. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cornhole in his spare time. John also played on a softball team with his daughter, Elizabeth. He loved watching various sports, especially the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Virginia; daughters, Pamela (Kevin) Gaffney, Buffalo, NY and Elizabeth (Robert) Boonie, Marblehead, OH.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
It was John’s wishes not to have services.
Memorials can be made in his honor to Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
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Mike McCarthy
There is really nothing I can say – soo very sad. Will never forget his laugh. He was a very special person
. NEVER say him angry. Just all fun and it affected all around him. He was special.
Rende (Rendon) Beeker
John was THE BEST mail carrier I have ever had!! He always took great care of me and always had a smile! I looked forward to seeing him daily. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
Ken Dumminger
John was a very good friend of my father who was a mail carrier. They worked together for many years. John was also a friend of mine. Sending to the family our deepesst condolences!!
Angie (Yeager) Wood
Oh Betsy. I’m sending so much love your way. He was the best! So fun and talkative and had the best stories, I think he knew everyone within a 50 mile radius of Fremont. Sincerest condolences and love to you and your family.
Lesa Bystricky
Betsy I’m so very sorry. I have no words. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love my friend. Condolences to you and your family.
Charles Houdeshell
Sorry for your loss Ginny and family. John was a special person to everyone. We had a lot of fun times together , whether it was bowling, golfing or goofing off. He was always smiling, laughing and talking about his Lions and Tigers teams He will be truly missed, May he rest in peace,
Larry Overmyer
John was a good friend of my we had a lots of good time together
Sharon PARISH
Dear Ginny & daughters, I am so truly sorry to read of your loss. He was a pleasure to know .
always, Mrs. Jack Parish
The Carter's
My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m so glad Harley and I got the privilege of knowing this great man! We had many laughs!! Which Im sure he’ll continue to do in heaven.
John Wingard
John was one of my best friends in high school. and until I moved to the Washington DC area. Only saw him at reunions after that, He was a great guy, we did a lot together. A funny story is that once he needed new hubcaps for his car, and we just drove out to a junk yard, parked and walked in like we owned the place. When we came out, there was a police car. It escorted John home and then dropped me off at hone. The policeman came in and told my father, who he knew, what had happened, Needless to say, old man was not happy, and I was grounded for a while.
My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. He was a great guy, always fun to be around, and I would have liked to see him more in later years.
Ruth & Bill Auxter
Ginny…remembering all the good times we had with John and you, especially the treasure hunts. Our thoughts and prayers to Pam, Betsy, and you. Peace be with you.
Tom Sprunk
We will miss John and remember him as the truly person that he was still is in my memory.
Sharon & Gary Beatty
Ginny we were so sad to hear about John.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Will never forget his good nature and smile.
Marc Lowe
Very, very sad to hear of this. As Betsy stated he was in fact like a Dad to many of us. Thank You for all the support, fun and good times over the years.
-Marc