FRANKFORD - Joseph J. Prtorich, 66, of Frankford, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
He was born on Nov. 26, 1952, in Franklin, to the late John and Irene Prtorich, and was a lifelong resident of Sussex County.
Joe graduated from Franklin High School Class of 1970 and the College of Insurance at New York, N.Y., in 1975. He earned his certification from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters in 1992.
He was a long-time employee of Selective Insurance serving as an assistant vice president. He enjoyed participating in the company softball, bowling and golf leagues. He also participated in the Baleville Church bowling league.
He was a substitute teacher at High Point Regional High School and an employee of Dunn's Bus Corporation and a driver trainer for the Krapf School Bus Company in Wantage.
Joe enjoyed growing up hunting and fishing around Sussex County and at Lake Wawayanda. He often spoke fondly of his many camping trips across the U.S. with his family as a teenager. Joe was fond of motorcycles and classic cars, and he enjoyed many recent adventures with his loving wife, Pat, and the Pocono Mountains Corvette Club/Pocono Mountains Region VCCA.
Joe is survived by Patricia S. Prtorich (formerly Patricia S. Hill) his loving wife of over 45 years. He is also survived by his two daughters, Katherine Frannicola and her husband, William, of Hampton, and Kristie Carpenter and her husband, Marc, of Millersville, Md. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, Maggie and grand-dogs, Brooklyn and Ellie.
Joe is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Angie Kays, of Franklin, Marie Williams, of Bel Air, Md., Linda McGrath, of Hillsville, Va., James Drew, of Gilbert, Pa., and John Prtorich, of Franklin.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main Street, in Branchville, with a 4:30 p.m. funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's honor may be made to Beemerville Fire Department, 227 County Road 519, Wantage, NJ 07461. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodfuneralhome.net.
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Joe was such a nice guy! He was in my high school class and a fellow co-worker at Selective Insurance. My deepest sympathy to his family! Donna Fancher
November 3, 2019
Joe was a kind and compassionate man. It was a privilege to work with him at High Point where he subbed and also to drive with him to so many Cross Country Meets.
Lisabeth Sunda
October 28, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Joe's entire family and friends. Joe was my absolute favorite driver for so many cross country meets for High Point Regional High School. He was kind, compassionate, and genuine. The kids all adored him. I will miss his smiling face and was honored to know him.
Lisabeth Sunda
October 28, 2019
Although I only knew Joe a short time at Krapf Bus I enjoyed my conversations with him at the middle school last year. When I needed him for his help with training info he was happy to spend some of his time with me.
We all lost a great guy, RIP Joe!
Bob Springer
October 27, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with him at Dunns bus company for a few years. He was such a nice guy. RIP joe and many prayers to the family at this hard time.
Charlene figueroa
October 25, 2019
I am very saddened by the passing of Joe. Joe has been such a inspiration in my life the last couple of years. Joe is a saint. Joe we will all miss you so much... RIP Joe :(
Love,
Tawana
Tawana Uhleman Helm
October 25, 2019
My condolences to the Prtorich a d Drew families. Always had a good time hanging out with Joe when we were youn'gs.
October 25, 2019
To pass onto Joe's relatives, I remember him as a kid growing up in Franklin, very nice family, and also his brother Jim Drew, who I knew well, sorry for your loss!
Bob Fargo
October 25, 2019
krapf Family
October 25, 2019
My condolences to the family of Joe P. I met him when he subbed at High Point and was impressed by his kind ways, soft voice, and attention to task, all with great humor. I can imagine how greatly he will be missed and hope happy memories help to ease the pain during this very sad time.. Sincerely, Helen Woolley
Helen Woolley
Coworker
October 25, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family of Joe P. Met him while he was subbing at High Point and was so impressed by his kind ways, gentle voice, and his attentiveness to task, all with great humor. You were all blessed to have such a loving man in your home and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I know he will be missed terribly, but hope happy memories ease the pain. Sincerely, Helen Woolley
Helen Woolley
October 25, 2019
Joe worked really hard to get me to pass the school bus drivers test. I worked closely with him in office with the trainees & etc. I already miss him so much. One of kindest, generis, compassionate person I have ever met. My heart is broken.. Joe, We all love you very much here at Krapf .
Love you,
Tawana
October 25, 2019
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