Michael was born on November 15, 1967 in Jersey City, NJ. He served in the United States Army from 1985-1991 as an Avionics Communications Equipment Repairer. During his time in the Army, he spent almost 3 years in Korea and some time in Texas. In 1990 his daughter Ashley was born while in Korea.
Michael earned many medals in the Army including: Good Conduct Medal, Three Army Achievement Medals, the Aircraft Crewmember Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal. Michael's fellow soldier states "Mike was loved by his fellow soldiers and was known as a dependable, hardworking, intelligent warrior."
In 2003, he married his wife Valarie and gained 2 bonus children, Victoria and Colton. He worked for TWI, Inc. for 22 years as a Logistics Specialist which offered him the ability to travel all over the world for work. He had a huge heart and always put his family before himself. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He will always be loved.
He will never be forgotten.
He will always be missed.
He will forever be in our Hearts.
Michael is survived by his wife, Valarie; daughter, Ashley; step-daughter, Victoria & her wife , Brenna; step-son, Colton; mother, Maryanne; brother, Marc; 2 aunts and 3 uncles; many cousins and 8 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his Nanny & Pop, Eileen & Frank DiCorcia; his cousin, Kathleen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's honor or memory to:
United Service Organizations (USO) using the following information:
Army SPC Michael Parsons
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