Michael Warren Parks – Monongahela

 
Michael Warren Parks, 54, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, after a brief but courageous battle with small-cell lung cancer. Michael was born on Jan. 22, 1967, in Mon- ongahela Memorial Hospital and is the son of Francis Farren Parks of Monongahela and the late Richard Warren Parks Jr. Mike was a proud member of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Independence CV-62. Shortly after his honorable discharge, he began working for Sil-Base in McKeesport, where he was a valued employee for 29 years. Michael leaves behind in addition to his mother, Frances; a younger brother, Jerry; beloved wife, Tracie; two stepsons, Ryan Jr. and Dalton Stewart; his uncle, Richard of Seattle, Wash.; an aunt, Kathy of Everett, Wash.; in-laws, Colleen and Phillip Blankenship; sister-in-law, Carrie Yevcinez; brother-in-law Andrew (Rhonda) Yevcinez III; nephews, Brad Behanna II and Andrew Yevcinez IV; nieces, Melissa Behanna and Joelle (Mark) Dixon; great-nephew, Brad Behanna III; and great-nieces, Melody and Chloe. Michael had a special relationship with his niece, Stacey (Rob) Mathews, along with their children, Tyler (Pedro) and Jonathan (Hector); and his best friend, Keith “Bones” Biddle. Also surviving are several other aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends. Michael loved to hunt and spend time out in the fresh air, especially on the front porch with family and friends. He loved all things Bigfoot and “Jaws.” He loved having Fourth of July picnics and getting together for family events like birthdays, cookouts and holiday dinners. Michael was a member of the Arroas Haymakers Association in New Eagle, the Slovak Club of Monongahela and the VFW in Black Diamond. He was loved by many and he will be deeply missed. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Bob Parks. Per Michael’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services at this time and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com was in charge of the arrangements.