Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse

Edward Patrick “Paddy” Parkhouse, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. Edward was born in Jersey City, NJ. His parents were the late Edward and Anna (Carroll) Parkhouse. He worked as a steamfitter for the Local 475 for 43 years, before retiring in 2003. After retirement, he and his wife, Elsie moved from Edison, NJ, to Milford, DE, where they have resided for the last 17 years. He enjoyed boating, travelling, and simply having a good time wherever he went. Edward is survived by his devoted wife, Elsie (Smith) Parkhouse; his son, Jason Parkhouse and his wife, Teri; his daughters Kelly Collett and Rita Boyd; his stepchildren, Patty Ault and her husband, Joe, Walter Koch and his companion, Kariona, Michele Knezevic and her husband, David, and Lea Koch. He was a loving grandfather and great grandfather. A private celebration of life honoring Edward will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made instead to the Delaware Hospice Center at https://www.delawarehospice.org/donate/ , or mailed to 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, DE, 19963.