Richard C. "Phess" Parker, 40, of Cato died Tuesday, November 6, 2007. He was born in Fulton and lived in Baldwinsville most of his life. Phess was a graduate of Baker High School and was employed as a carpenter at OCC. He was predeceased by his father, Charles H. Parker, in 1977.

Survivors: his children, Melissa Pierce of Solvay and Sarah and Chaz Hunter Parker and their mother, Mary Parker of Bridgeport; his mother, Edna L. Parker of Baldwinsville; his sisters, Charlotte (Kim) Wurzbach of Erie, PA, Jessie (Brian) Licourt and Christine (Joshua) Allen both of Baldwinsville; his brothers, David C. of Cartersville, GA and Charles H. (Julie) Jr. of Baldwinsville; a granddaughter, Chelsea Pierce; his close friend, Krista Stoddard of Cato; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.

Services: 11:30am Saturday, November 10, 2007, at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 12:00pm in St. Mary's Church. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: in lieu of flowers, to Sarah and Chaz Parker's education fund.