Obituary of William P. Parrish

William P. Parrish  

William P. Parrish (Bill), 91, of Norristown, PA passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 

He was born in Chestnut Hill, Pa on April 17, 1934, the son of the late Cuthbert and the late Margaret L. (Pearsal) Parrish.

Bill has lived in Norristown for the last 50 years, formerly of Flourtown and Erdenheim where he grew up.

He was a member of St. Paul's RC Church of Norristown and a former member of St. Genevieve RC Church of Flourtown, Pa.

He graduated from Springfield High School of Montgomery County.

He served during Korean war in the US Air Force.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 901.

He worked as an Auto Mechanic and also owned a car parking service at Jefferson House Restaurant.

He was the husband of Ann P. ( Coffey ) Parrish for 50 years.

Survivors include Wife Ann Parrish of Norristown, Pa, Son Edward O. (Barbara) Parrish Of MD, Son William P. Parrish, Jr. of Flourtown, Pa, Son Thomas D. Parrish (Kelly) of Denver, Pa, Son John T. (Mary) Bunner of Willow Grove, Pa, Son Michael W. Bunner of Norristown, Pa, Daughter Christine A. (Eugene) Carbone of Norristown, PA, and  Andrea Wojcik, a beloved family friend who is like a daughter of Norristown, Pa, Also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

William attended the Senior Center in Norristown, PA and he enjoyed Boating, Fishing, Bowling and Family time.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his 4 Brothers, Anthony, George, Cuthbert and Richard.

His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM from St. Paul's RC Church, 2007 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the church. 

Interment will take place in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA.  

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to: St. Paul's RC Church - 2007 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA 19401 or Children's Hospital, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, Pa 19104, or Wounded Warriors Project, Post Office Box 758516, Topeka, KA 66675-8516.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA, (610) 277-1600.
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