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Frank PRIOR Obituary

PRIOR, Frank W. (84), passed away in La Costa, Aug. 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Fran Prior; loving father of Jim (Roblyn) Prior, Eileen (Tom) Connolly, Linda Vollmer, Laurie Galligan, Mark (Zoe) Prior, Colleen (Dan) Cook, Matthew (Janine) Prior and Erin (Tim) Asam. Also survived by 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Both Fran and Frank were natives of Los Angeles. Frank served with the L.A. Unified School District for 35 years in the Transportation Department. Fuenral Mass 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel. Gates, Kingsley, Gates Culver City (310/837-7121)

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 15, 2012.

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