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Richard G. Pryor Jr.

Richard Pryor Obituary

PRYOR, JR., RICHARD G., 70, of Casselberry FL, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2003 at his residence in Casselberry. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ. He was a retired Railroad Engineer and Catholic. Mr. Pryor was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and a member of the Jack Ivy Marine Corp League. He is the son of the late Richard G. Pryor, Sr. and Elsie (Wagner) Pryor. He is survived by his wife, Florence A. Pryor; daughter, Diane L. Varri, son, Stephen R. Pryor, daughter, Melody R. Pryor, son, Richard G. Pryor, III, son, Brian Pryor, daughter, Amy Shields and 10 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass for Mr. Pryor will be celebrated Wednesday December 31, 10AM at the chapel of St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father George Dunne as Celebrant. Friends may visit at Banfield Funeral Home Tuesday December 30 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM. Arrangements handled by Banfield Funeral Home Winter Springs, FL (407) 327-1500. www.banfieldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Dec. 29, 2003.

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