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L. PRINA Obituary


  
L. EDGAR PRINA (Age 95)  
On May 14, 2013, in Washington, DC. Dear husband of Lee Lorick Prina for 66 years; father of Lee ("Lee-Lee") L. Prina; brother of Millicent P. Maselan; and uncle of James P. Maselan. Ed Prina was a prize-winning journalist, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and Korean War (retired as captain in USNR), and held two Syracuse University degrees. Friends may call Monday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m., at DeVol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Ave., NW (parking opposite at 2233 Wisconsin). Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, May 21, 11 a.m., at Annunciation Church, 3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW. Donations in Ed's name may be sent to Salvation Army, Syracuse University's Maxwell School, or Washington Animal Rescue League.

Published by The Washington Post from May 19 to May 21, 2013.
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Our favorite memories of Ed include evenings of wonderful conversation and great fellowship. His understanding and love of history will always be an inspiration. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Lee and Lee-Lee. Gale and Sherwood

Gale Garrett

June 1, 2013

Good bye, Ed. God keep you. And thank you for quietly and caringly inspiring so many of us in your greater family.

Bruce

May 30, 2013

Our admiration for Ed will always be in our hearts. The closeness we have felt for him is because of his spirit. His Love of Family and Expression of Caring for all is felt deeply. Our Caring Concerns and Heartfelt Sympathy go to Lee, Leelee, Milicent, and Family. God is always Our Strength and Refuge.

R. Barry and Phyllis Falt

May 29, 2013

My cousin Ed was one of the adults who I admired most as a child. When I was about 7 years old, he sent me a book on dolphins. This developed in me a love for dolphins. I also respected his philanthropy, intelligence, and integrity. We corresponded on and off for years. I will miss him.

Alison F

May 29, 2013

May the Sacred Heart hold you in his hands my beloved Brother,Ed. Millicent

May 28, 2013

Depend on Him at all times...before Him pour out the pain that's within. God, is a refuge for us. (Ps. 62:8)

C Johnson

May 27, 2013

May God comfort his family. I served on the National Press Club board of governors with Ed 20 years ago.

Clayton Boyce

May 20, 2013

Condolences to Mrs. Prina and Leelee. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy and Dennis James

May 19, 2013

You shall live on in our hearts and thoughts.

Victor abd Olga Washkevich

May 19, 2013

May your memory be eternal.
Cousin Stuart Richmond

May 19, 2013

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