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Friends remember Jamie Parsons

SmashMouth Burgers food truck entrepreneur honored at event
Members of Jamie Parsons’ family get together to remember the much-loved chef. Shown are (l-r) daughter Becca Bobbitt, daughter Georgia Parsons holding Jamie’s daughter Sydney, son Jake Parsons, Jamie’s wife Nichole, mother Joanne and brother Jeremy. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 31, 2022

Local chef and food truck entrepreneur Jamie Parsons was remembered by his family and friends in a celebration of life at Schellville Oct. 24, on his heavenly birthday. Parsons died Sept. 19, after a battle with cancer. 

The event featured music from Al Frantic, Tyler Greene and the Williams Brothers, who each donated their musical talents. Food from SmashMouth Burgers and Fat Vinny’s Cheesesteaks food trucks was donated. Refreshments and venue were donated by Schell Brothers.

Donations were collected for the Jamie Parsons Foundation for Culinary Arts, a scholarship that will be awarded locally. Donations can be made to the foundation by mailing a check to the Greater Lewes Foundation, P.O. Box 110, Lewes, DE 19958.

Donations may also be made to defray medical costs at the Lewes or Rehoboth branches of Community Bank. Checks can be made out to Nichole Parsons with “Jamie Parsons Celebration of Life” in the memo. Checks can be sent to Community Bank, P.O. Box 742, Lewes, DE 19958.

“Jamie’s love of food and spontaneous nature always brought something fun and delicious into our daily life,” said wife Nichole. “His absence is palpable. It is my hope to have some type of a similar event yearly to raise money for the culinary foundation to keep that going.”

 

Friends and family watch the display of Jamie Parsons’ favorite pictures playing on a loop.
Bartenders at the event are (l-r) Tyler Brock, Dan Matta, Rob Alexander and Leon Lo. Refreshments and the location were donated by the Schell Brothers.
Employees of the SmashMouth Burgers food truck are (l-r) Melissa Naggy, Anna Kenney, Jesse Valdes, Andrewe Bilotti and Drew Ledsome.
A presentation of Parsons’ pictures with his wife, Nichole, played throughout the evening.
Bailey Eveleth and Parsons’ son Jake watch the touching presentation.
Parsons’ high school friends Nicole Keller and Allison Murray attended the event.
Enjoying the SmashMouth burgers are Cindy Dawe and Bruce Feuerstein.
Parsons’ wife Nichole thanks the people in attendance.
Enjoying the camaraderie at the event are Parsons’ mom Joanne, Michelle Ritter, Eric Ritter, Glenn Felker, John Dorman and Nicole Keller.
Parsons’ Cape high school friends at the event are in back John Dorman, Glenn Felker and Eric Ritter. Tim O’Hara is in front.
Nichole Parsons children came to support their mother and to honor Jamie. Shown are (l-r) Vincent Catalfamo, Holt Baker, Nichole Parsons , Cale Baker and Kayrose Catalfamo.
Pictures displayed at the event showed Parsons’ life events.
A book of Parsons’ favorite pictures was displayed at the event.
A presentation of Parsons’ favorite memories played on a loop during the event.
Bodhi, left, and Keenan Williams plays the Allman Brothers hit Melissa.
The Williams brothers are joined by Al Frantic.
Lewes mayor Andrew Williams, right, attended the celebration of life with his wife Rita, left, and mother Bonnie.
Attending the celebration of life are Lilly Barnett, left, and her mother, Kelly.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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