Joseph T. Parisi, Jr., 66, of Saylorsburg, PA, formerly of Somerville, NJ, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, in St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born in East Orange, NJ, he was a son of Naomi (Turpin) Parisi of Saylorsburg and the late Joseph T. Parisi, Sr. He graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy in 1975. His principal career was in computer programming and worked for A.M. Best Co. in Oldwick, NJ, for 25 years, retiring in 2015. He was a former member of the Branchburg Fish and Game Club.

Survivors: in addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Mark J. Parisi (Samantha) of Saylorsburg; a sister, Patricia Parisi Drake (David) of Bridgewater, NJ and nephew, Jarrett Drake. He was also preceded in death by a brother, C. Robert Parisi in 1973

Services: A viewing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27th from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. all in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem, PA. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Offer condolences at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.