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Vernon Pruski Obituary

March 14, 1948 - October 9, 2015
Vernon Anthony Pruski, 67, of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1948 in Wilson County. He married Alene (Sami) Wiatrek on October 24, 1970. He is preceded in death by his wife Sami, parents Henry and Magdalene Pawlik Pruski, in-laws Benedict and Susie Lyssy Wiatrek, and brother, Eldren Pruski. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Moy and husband Jason, son, Daryl Pruski and wife Jennifer, grandchildren, Trevor and Kyle Moy, and Tate and Addison Pruski; brothers, Edward (Annie), Jerry (Marilyn), Lloyd (Bernadette), Frank (Kim), and Glen (Wendy); sisters, Mary Walker (Rob) and JoAnn Otero (Salo); sisters-in-law, Lorraine Pruski, Jane Hosek (Daniel), Lorene Wiatrek (Virgil), and Bernice Pruski (Adrian); brothers-in-law, Wilfred Wiatrek (Micki), Benedict Wiatrek Jr. (Jane), Harvey Wiatrek (Maggie) and Allan Wiatrek (Vernell); numerous awesome nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his friends and family for his love of life and contagious smile. A Rosary service was held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the Holy Name Catholic Church in San Antonio. Father Martin Parayno celebrated a Funeral Mass on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the church. Interment followed at the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Kosciusko. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Panna Maria, TX 78144. Online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 12, 2015.

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Richard G Johnson

November 21, 2022

God bless you alway Vernon in heaven, miss you and Samy tremendously. Will see each other eventually in heaven. Love always......

Richard Johnson

October 15, 2020

I still think alot of Vernon, and Sami. Miss them both. Sami and I worked together at Frost. May they both rest in peace in heaven. We will see each other again eventually. Love and miss you both Vernon and Sami......

RICHARD Johnson

October 30, 2015

My condolences to the Pruski family. I worked with Sami for quite a few years. She was a kind, sweet lady whom I miss. I knew Vernon through Sami, He was such a nice, kind, professional gentlemen, who brought smiles to peoples faces. He will truly be missed by many. Again condolences, and God Bless the Pruski family....

Gini Urtiaga

October 13, 2015

So sorry to hear this sad news. Vernon was indeed a very kind and pleasant man. I know he will be missed. Peace and comfort to your family.

Verna Fletcher

October 13, 2015

I grew up with your father and your mother, and your mother once worked with me at Frost Bank. Your dad was a great person. Always smiling, always happy. My condolences on the loss of your father and a great human soul!

Jerry & Anna Pacheco

October 12, 2015

Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Vernon Pruski. I will always remember Vernon as the man with the big heart. He was always willing and ready to give a helping hand. You will truely be missed by many.

Michael Sanchez

October 12, 2015

Daryl,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father and their grandfather.
Sincerely,

Cindy Waterhouse

October 12, 2015

Lloyd - I am sorry for your loss. I know your faith will bring you peace.

October 12, 2015

Your father touched many lives in. a very positive way. We were fortunate to know him. What I will remember is his pleasant nature and brilliant smile. Our prayers being offered for the family. God bless you @ this difficult time. Marylu & Larry Biggers

October 11, 2015

Our condolences go out to the family of Vernon Pruski. He was truly a person that loved family his personal and his church families. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace dear friend. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Arrambide

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