Parking disputes among neighbors can create tension. Requesting that neighbors refrain from parking in front of one's home is a valid concern, especially when they have alternative options. Even though it's a public area, being considerate shows good neighborhood relations. On the work front, confrontations over petty theft can lead to uncomfortable situations. It is crucial to communicate openly and privately to resolve misunderstandings, especially when the behavior impacts workplace harmony.
Because parking their car in front of your house bothers you, you had every right to make your feelings known and ask them to stop. I also agree that their continuing to do this after you asked them to stop was the opposite of neighborly.
Speak to your nice co-worker privately and see if you can clear the air. Tell him the money you spent on the candy wasn't what bothered you; it was that he took something that didn't belong to him.
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