Joseph Stephen Parr

- Achieved the rank of Brigadier General

- Played as a university baseball pitcher

- Founded the Lincoln Fishery

- Sportsman

- Businessman

Joseph S. Parr left his beloved Lincoln Fishery home to pitch on the Lord's team, November 14th, 2021. Joe was a very successful baseball pitcher in high school, and then at Cornell University. He loved baseball and celebrated his 93rd birthday by attending the West Coast College World Series game at Potters Field on August 13th.

Joe died peacefully at his home with his son Matthew Provost at his side. He is survived by: another son, Thomas Parr, of Buckeye, Arizona; daughter Nancee Nichols of La Mesa, California; four grandchildren Richard, Myles, Lauren and Kennedi and two great grandchildren Aubree and Haeliana; brother Chris Parr of Jacksonville, North Carolina; and sister Connie Dorrance of Bellport, New York.

Joe was born August 12, 1928 in the quaint peninsula town of New Suffolk, Long Island, New York. He attended a little, 3 room elementary school and nearby Southold High School. He was a star pitcher on the high school baseball team with a 3 year record of 21 wins and 1 loss. The local press called him "Glass Arm Joe." Graduating from high school, he attended Cornell University and pitched on the university team.

Upon graduation from Cornell, he was commissioned a Second Lt. in the US Air Force. Among his many duties, one of his tours he flew a reconnaissance jet aircraft, photographing enemy emplacements in Europe and North Africa.

After serving 30 years, he retired as a Brigadier General and settled in Lincoln. Twenty-two years ago, Joe and his son Matt converted a rice field on Westland Road and established Lincoln Fisher: a premier fishing and picnicking destination which has provided thousands with a wholesome, fun-filled, drug free recreational opportunity.

Turning the management and operation of Lincoln Fishery over to his son Matt will continue his legacy of providing a safe, affordable recreational opportunity for the serious fisherman and families alike. Joe spent his waning years as Ambassador, roaming the fishing ponds on his golf cart, visiting and assisting the fishing patrons.

A Celebration of Life event is planned for early spring.