Joseph Roland “Joe” Parag
January 31, 1944 - August 9, 2023
Joseph Roland “Joe” Parag, age 79, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Born in Delaware on January 31, 1944, he was a son of the late Joseph Parag and Julia (Hitchens) Wilkinson. Joe was an air conditioning mechanic at Chrysler where he dedicated almost 40 years before his retirement. He was a proud Mason at Masonic Lodge #27. Joe enjoyed golfing and loved watching his favorite football team the Philadelphia Eagles.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Parag; sister, Diane Pierce; and grandson, Ronnie Parag. He is survived by his son, Joe Parag II and his wife, Christine and their 3 children; his daughter, Amy Erickson and her husband, Mark and her 2 children; Jeffrey Parag and his wife, Brooke and their 4 children; and longtime companion, Cindy Jamison.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Pkwy, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 2 pm. Interment will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Christine Parag
Grandpa Joe we will miss you and remember the long trips to Texas you made to see us. Rest Easy , we love you.
Your loving daughter in law, Christina💜
James Bursler
You’ll always have a place in my childhood memories. And you’ll be remembered forever by those who love you. Rest in Peace Poppop, I love you and miss you
David & Sally Tatsch
He is in a much better place beathing all God’s clean air. Our condolences to the everyone.
Amy
I miss you terribly Dad … I pray you are resting peacefully ….
Faith Love
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family! I can’t believe he is gone! Fly high Joe!!
Sharon Wilmot
Rest in peace, Joe.
Prayers for Joe and his family.