Robert C. "Pritch" Pritchard

Robert C. Pritchard, (longtime resident of Manchester and Bedford NH) "Pritch", died at home in Lockport, NY surrounded by family on October 25,2022. Born in Lockport April 26, 1934, he was the son of Mary (Barnum) Pritchard and William Pritchard. He was predeceased by his wife of 34 years Ellen (Holly) Pritchard and his brother William Pritchard.

Bob was a proud DeSales alum and was drafted in 1957, serving in the US Army at Fort Benning Georgia. He was a devote Catholic and a dedicated family man who spent most of his adult free time visiting and caring for his and Ellen's aging family members. He spent his entire professional career with the United Sates Postal Service; twenty five years as a New England based Postal inspector, followed by Director of mail processing in Manchester, NH and Buffalo, NY; retiring as the post master in Sanborn, NY. He enjoyed watching sports especially tennis with Pauline and supporting the Bills and the Sabres (prior to being a huge Bruins fan).

He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years Pauline Lombardo D'Alessandro Pritchard, his three daughters : Margaret (Michael Wright) Pritchard (Boscawen, NH) Catherine (Jeffrey) Hollow (Tempe, AZ) Mary Ellen (Robert) Giguere (Tempe,AZ) his step sons Rob and Bill (Jen) D'Alessandro and step daughter Rosanne (Duane) Main. Pritch also leaves behind his grand children Tess and Tony Wright, Andrew and Sarah Hollow, Michael and Thomas Giguere, William D'Alessandro Jr and Alessa Main.

The family wishes to the thank his caretakers of recent years who worked alongside Pauline and Margaret, treating him like their own family member with tender loving care, lots of fun and humor.

Services were provided by Taylor & Reynolds, Niagara St Lockport and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday October 31st at Saints Parish. Burial was took place in St Patrick's cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Mary Namur, Eastern Region 241 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo NY 14213 https:/www.smneastern.com.