Rick Parson

Rick Parson 52 fought the good fight and finished the race on April 29 2012. He leaves Joyce his wife of 23 years his children Nick Larissa Sandy and Gabriel and granddaughter Kaiden. He was the son of Patricia (Giusti) Parson brother to Jeff and Shari and dog father to Holly and Gemma. He has left this earth to begin anew. He will wait eternally for those he loves and make new friends on the road to Heaven. Rick has fought through the words 'you have cancer' since December 31 2008. Ocular Melanoma took his eye but left everything including his sense of humor and passion to help those people with disabilities those friends that he loved so much. He worked diligently to offer these great people work and exciting programs through Constant Companions and Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care and Boarding. He also loved the work he did at Visiting Nurse and offered over 30 years in a healthcare profession. Heaven will have a new marketing plan as Rick works with God's task force to make it happen. Rick served on many boards and was currently on the Green Chamber of Commerce and served as President of AEA a group he truly loved. Preceded in death by his Father Richard his grandparents and many aunts and uncles. They will celebrate his homecoming. Rick has great loves on this earth that include family his church sports coaching his kids his Harley Davidson Italian heritage music and everything to do with his special neighbors and friends. His final wish is to fill Nativity Church with as many friends as possible to celebrate life. The pain and fear are gone now but please help my family until we meet again. We are all God's Children and family is life. Flowers are great but don't get too hung up just plant one in your yard and think of my love for the great outdoors when it grows back year after year. Donations can be made to Constant Companions 1402 Boettler Rd. Suite B Green/Uniontown 44685. Until we meet again do not fear I will be there in your wildest dreams. To my kids live your dreams!!! Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday May 4 2012 at 9:30 AM at Nativity of the Lord 2425 Myersville Rd. Akron 44312. Calling hours will be at Nativity of the Lord on Thursday May 3 from 4-8 PM.