PARKER, Francis C. "Shorty"-Of Everett, November 19, 2011, at 77 years. Beloved husband of Lena R. (Accardi) Parker. Loving father of Frank and Kathleen Parker of Everett, Thomas and Heather Parker of New York City, Paula and Chris Dente of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew, Amanda, Christopher, Gabriel, and Sean. Loving brother of Barbara Zammuto of Malden and the late Shirley Bitters. Dear brother in law of Anthony and Cheryl Accardi of Wells, ME. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Wednesday, Nov 23rd, at 10:30AM. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In his memory donations may be made the St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.