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Walter Pryseski Obituary
Walter ``Pete" Pryseski, age 91, passed away February 20, 2007 after a brief illness.
He was born in Bellaire, Ohio and moved to Akron after his military service. Pete retired from the City of Akron in the Civil Engineering Department after 31 years of service. He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Savannah; the United States Naval Reserve and also in the United States Air Corps with B24 Missions over Ploesti, Romania and Italy, during World War II.
Preceded in death by his parents, Mikolaj and Maryanna Przybyszewski; son, Michael J. Pryseski; sisters, Agnes, Helen, Mary and Virginia; and brother, Charles; he is survived by wife of 62 years, Helen (nee Brown); sons, David of Denton, Texas, Steven (Julie) of Akron; daughter, Joyce Pryseski of Akron; grandchildren, Michael (Tracy), Eric (Brooke), Christina, Ian, Haley, Rachel and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Michael, Ashlyn and Landon; also survived by a host of devoted nieces, nephews and friends. The family extends their thanks to the staff of Akron General Medical Center, Rockynol Extended Care Facility and Hospice Care.
Funeral service Saturday, 12 noon at the Lakemore United Methodist Church, 1536 Flickinger Road, Akron, with Reverend Jeff Gindlesberger officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park, where Mogadore V.F.W. Post #8487 will conduct military rites. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Ohio 44333. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271)
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Pryseski
Tom Thompson
February 24, 2007
Dave and Joyce,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's
passing. I didn't know him well but,
from all the kind words I see here,
he must have been a great person and father. Dave I don't know if you remember me but I used to come up to play with Rick Kline and Dan Tyree.You some times played football and baseball with us on the Ellet field. Joyce, I'm Chuck Thompson's older brother, Tom.
May god be with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Margo Faidley
February 24, 2007
Thinking of you.
Danny Tyree
February 24, 2007
To Dave, Joyce and Steve:
Your Dad was a class act. Humble, patient, dignified and very proud of his whole family. It's a pleasure to have grown up next to such a warm, tolerant individual, that was greatly respected. Everyone liked your Dad. He never talked about himself, but listened to the follies of everyone else with a smile and chuckle. Like Mike, I'll always have fond memories of him.
Sincerely,
Sandy Clark
February 24, 2007
My first memory of Uncle Walter was at the age of fice when my mom and I went on the train to Akron to be at his wedding. I remember running across the train concourse in my blue snowsuit yelling"Uncle Walter". I will always have wonderful memories of my favorite. He always seemed to be around to pick me up when I visited Akron. I sat down with him a couple of years ago to tape a conversation about our family history. I will now have a lasting memory of his voice. My deepest sympathy goes out to Aunt Helen and all my cousins.
Love,
Sandy Clark(MorganHill,CA)
Mary Jane (Davis) Schadle
February 23, 2007
I will always remember Petey as being so kind to all of us neighborhood kids --- With the Pryseski's, the Tyree's, the Kline's, and the Ford's, our little corner of Stevenson Ave. was a great place to grow up! I'm so glad Fabian and I were able to visit with Petey at the hospital 3 weeks ago. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Denise Kiel
February 22, 2007
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the wonderful family reunions and just plain fun we had. Uncle Walt always could bring a smile and make me laugh. He will be missed.
Love, Denise (John and Cole)
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
February 23, 2007
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Skip Latona
February 22, 2007
Steve:
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember how you would take your lunch hour to check on your mom and dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Skip Latona
Julie Basom
February 22, 2007
We hope that your family finds comfort in the kind words being spoken about Grandpa. Thinking of you all.
Love,
Dick, Julie and Laney
patrick and lu dougherty
February 22, 2007
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Morgan Tyree
February 22, 2007
Petey was the best neighborhood Dad on Stevenson Avenue (with Dan Sr. a close 2nd!). Gentle, easy-going and always a kind word for anyone, always engaging... even for us neighborhood punks banging on the side door for his kids to come out and play. Petey knew how to relax too—something we could all learn from in this day and age. A great father who raised the best kids. Walk in Beauty Petey.
Karla Maple
February 22, 2007
Steve & Julie-
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry about your loss.
Elaine Tyree
February 22, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
steve watson
February 22, 2007
with our deepest sympathy and prayers
the watson family
steve,stephanie,thomas,jennifer
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