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BORN
1932
DIED
2012
Gilbert Prey Obituary
He was born Aug. 1, 1932, in Orchard Park, a son of the late Irving and Evelyn Winch Prey. On Nov. 28, 1952, he married the former Ruth Rakus, who survives.
Mr. Prey was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He had been employed at Otis Steel in Ellicottville and Setterstix in Cattaraugus.
He had attended the Napoli United Methodist Church, was a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club and was an avid outdoorsman.
Besides his wife of 59 years, he is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Wright of Dover, Del., and Becky Sue Stefanik of Hamburg; three grandchildren, Cody Arrigo, Heather Kailee Wright and Sofia Prey; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Irving Prey; and a sister, Marylin Hunsaker.
Memorials may be made to the Little Valley Memorial Library.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Becky Stefanik
June 2, 2012
In remembrance of my Dad who taught me to live a happy life and be a hard worker. You are greatly missed by Cody, Sofia, Mom and me.
Ann Marie Wright
April 17, 2012
This in remembrance of my father who suffered long and hard. Dad, I know you are in heaven and enjoying the life you deserved all these years. We love you and will always keep the good times at the front of our minds. God Bless and Keep you. Your daughter.
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