Richard John Parker of Batavia, NY entered into rest July 23rd, 2026; Devoted father of Michelle(late Bill)Brewster, Bradley Parker and Craig(Linda)Parker; cherished grandfather of a grandson; loving son of the late John and Margaret (nee Bastian) Parker; dear brother of Jean Hummel and the late Donald Parker; also survived by nieces, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert and Sheridan) Amherst, NY on Monday July 27th from 3 - 5 PM. Interment W.N.Y National Cemetery on Tuesday July 28th at 10 AM. Please assemble at cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.