Tony C. Parrotta

On November 22, 2004 Tony C. Parrotta of Aberdeen, Maryland died. Mr. Parrotta was born in Dickerson Run, PA., the son of the late Daniel and Frances Parrotta. He is survived by his wife, Mary Celine Parrotta and two children: Anthony L. Parrotta and his wife Susan of Aberdeen and Mary A. Novakowski and her husband George of Berryville, PA. He is also survived by a grandson George H. Novakowski of Berryville, Virginia. During WWII he served as a Master Sergeant with the 153rd Engineer C Battalion in the battles for New Guinea and The Phillipine Islands as well as the Occupation of Japan. Mr. Parrotta was a 1956 graduate of Johns Hopkins University with BS degree in Economics. He was a Life Member of Delta Sigma Pi, the International Business Fraternity at the University. He was employed by the US Army at Aberdeen Proving Ground for more than 37 years in many positions, including Accountant, Management Analyst, Assistant Comptroller, Computer Specialist, Computer Systems Analyst, and Computer Systems Supervisor. During this time he received many Awards and Commendations for Outstanding Service. He was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Parish since 1946 during which time he served on many committees, including the Parish Council, Maintenance, Bingo and Building and Planning Committees. Mr. Parrotta was very active in Community and Charitable activities. He had been a member of the Aberdeen Economic Development Committee, The Boys and Girls Club of Harford County and The Board of Governors of Elks Camp Barrett. He was a member of Havre de Grace Elks Lodge No. 1564 and Aberdeen American Legion Post No. 128. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic School or The Elks National Foundation. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001