Howard W. Parker died at his home in Water Mill on April 6. He was 93.
Born September 9, 1926 in Syracuse to William H. and Honora E. Parker, he graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School and Center City Business Institute, briefly attended Syracuse University and graduated from Parson’s School of Design, majoring in architecture and interior design.
He began his career as an interior designer with Richard Mauro Associates in New York City, later joining the firm of Raymond Loewy International, Inc. He remained with the Loewy firm for 32 years, becoming vice president and director of interior design.
Mr. Parker’s principal design credits are in major department stores in the continental United States, Canada, Great Britain, and France.
His leisure time was spent playing the piano, reading, attending his many lovely gardens, relaxing on the beach and traveling, according to his family. He also enjoyed the company of family, good friends, and his dog Cotton.
Mr. Parker is survived by his sister Julia Mariann Schwarz of Syracuse; several nieces, nephews, grand-great-nieces and grand-great-nephews, well as many loving friends that attended to him over the years.
He was predeceased by his brothers Donald and Dewey Parker, and their wives. He was also predeceased by his partner of 63 years, Neil J. Heiskell.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the O’Connell-Rothwell Funeral Home in Southampton.
A future memorial service will be planned, followed by internment in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum , St. Mary’s Cemetery in Syracuse, next to his parents William and Honora Parker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Most Holy Rosary School, 111 Roberts Ave Syracuse, NY 13207.
27east on Apr 10, 2020