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Elvira Prischak Obituary
Prior to her retirement in 1984, she had worked as a secretary at General Electric. Ellie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and visiting churches along the way. She was active in the pro-life movement. Ellie taught religious education at St. James Church where she had been a member for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church and their Rosary Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 59 years, Andrew "Andy" Prischak, Jr., and two sisters, Angelina Basta and Mary Mushrush.
Ellie is survived by two sons, Dr. Andrew Prischak, III, wife Dr. Susan Godzac Prischak and Robert Prischak, wife Barbara both of Erie, two daughters, Patricia Togioka, husband Robert of Salem, Ore., and Janet Weiss, husband Ulrich of Cary, N.C.; and 12 loving grandchildren, Amanda Austin, husband Peter and Rachael Prischak, husband Michael Flanagan, Dr. Brandon Togioka, wife Jennifer, Shawna Gisch, husband Ryan, Alec Weiss, Dr. Andrea Weiss-Gasser, husband Loïc, Dr. Nadine Weiss, Stephanie, Joshua, Ashley, Jacob and Natalie Prischak. Ellie is also survived by great-grandchildren, Willa Rose Austin, Ella and Brynn Togioka, Joel and Nolan Gisch, Max Weiss-Gasser, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Blvd. A service will be held there on Monday at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Mausoleum.
Ellie's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Manchester Commons for their care and concern.Memorials may be made to People for Life, 1625 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508 or the Carmelite Sisters of Erie, 510 East Gore Road, Erie, PA 16509.
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November 5, 2019
To the Family and Friends of Elvira Prischak,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved, Elvira Prischak. We know that she was very proud of her family and loved you very much. May that love and the wonderful memories you carry forward provide you with comfort as you go through this difficult loss. May she rest in eternal peace.
Atty. Al and Josie Subotnik Lubiejewski
November 4, 2019
Bob and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely mother. May she rest at peace as another one of God's Angels in heaven. Cherish all the precious memories you have of her throughout your lifetime. My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.
Cecelia Platz
Mary (Matheis) Murosky
November 3, 2019
Dear Prischak Family,
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Dear Mom. I went to grade school with Patricia & have fond memories of your Mom. She was so Sweet! Always had a smile on her face!
I'm so sorry for your loss, & I hope you find comfort & peace in all the loving memories you have of her! You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
frank krysiak
November 3, 2019
Bob, Andy,Janet and Patty your mom was a special lady and it was a privilege to grow up across the street from The Prischak family and all the memories.
thoughts and prayers to you all
Roger and Kris Copeland
November 3, 2019
Our deepest sympathies and prayers.
November 2, 2019
Andy, Sue & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you Mom. She was a powerful role model. Prayers to all.
Karen Cywinski
November 2, 2019
Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Blessings to the family. Sincerely, Diane Terranova and Dan Zannino
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