Edward W. Parlett

Edward Warfield Parlett, 72, of Easton, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at his home. Mr. Parlett was born in Baltimore on February 7, 1940. He was the son of the late Noah E. Parlett and Genevieve Warfield Parlett. He attended Loyola Blakefield High School graduating in the Class of 1958, and then attended Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service for a year, until joining the National Guard. He finished his education at St. Joseph’s University, graduating in 1975 with a BA degree in Business. In 1964, Ed began a medical equipment distribution company in the Philadelphia area, Hoffman Surgical Equipment Company, which served the Mid-Atlantic region. Ed’s entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature, and love of new opportunities spawned many new medical products and services working in collaboration with doctors and manufacturing companies over the almost 40 years of this successful business. A side passion from his medical business was racing Porsche Speedsters in the late 60s and 70s, resulting with many regional and national SCCA trophy wins. Ed’s racing years and his second race car are the focus of a documentary in process to be aired in Germany and France. Ed was a devoted father to his only child, Amanda; they lived in the Philadelphia area for over twenty years. During that time, they were avid boaters, and enjoyed spending time on their antique Chris Craft along the Eastern Shore. On May 10, 1992, he married Bobbi Meredith in Blue Bell, PA, and they resided in Rosemont, PA, for 10 years. After Ed retired in 2001, they moved to Easton. Ed enjoyed traveling the world with his family, especially trips to Exuma, England, France and Italy. Ed and Bobbi developed relationships with Italian artisans, which led them eventually to open a shop in St. Michaels. They support numerous charities with donations on a regular basis. In 2011, one of Ed’s greatest wishes came true when his granddaughter Lily was born. He was a devoted grandfather and loved spending time with Lily. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the “Book” Club of Bannings, past member of the Talbot County Rod and Gun Club, and the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA. Mr. Parlett is survived by his beloved wife, Bobbi M. Parlett of Easton; loving daughter, Amanda Pelagatti; granddaughter, Lily Pelagatti both of Philadelphia, PA; sister, Anne Reder of Stevenson, MD. A funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on November 8th, at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Mission Church, 109 Lincoln Ave., St. Michaels, MD 21663. Interment will be private in Sykesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Loyola Blakefield High School, PO Box 176, Baltimore, MD 21298-8261 or The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 29533 Canvasback Dr., Easton, MD 21601.

Edward W. Parlett

February 7, 1940 - October 28, 2012