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Joseph Prior Obituary

PRIOR, JOSEPH F. 80 - of Forks Township, PA, formerly of Brigantine, died on April 6th, 2007 at his home. Born December 10, 1926 in Philadelphia he was a son of the late James and Alberta Wharton Prior. He worked for Honeywell in Valley Forge, Pa. as a field service Rep. for many years before retiring in 1988. He served in World War II in the US Marine Corp. Surviving is his wife Maryellen J. Marshall Prior, five children; Joyce Warn of Center Valley, PA, Jack Prior of Allentown, PA, Kathleen Snyder of Bethlehem, PA, Susan Whalen of Glen Rock, NJ, and Kevin Prior of Wayne, PA. A Sister Evelyn Meeker and seven Grandchildren survive. He was predeceased by a Brother James Prior. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at Finegan Funeral Home, 1837 Washington Blvd., Easton, Pa. Please call at the Funeral Home from 10:30 to 11am. In lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1227 Liberty St., Suite 104, Allentown, Pa. 18102.
Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Apr. 8, 2007.

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Jamie McCormick

April 10, 2007

Dear Kevin and family,

I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your family is in my prayers. Take care and hang in there.

Michael Prior

April 9, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Teresa Prior

April 9, 2007

Dear Aunt Maryellen, Joyce, Jack, Kathaleen, Susan and Kevin,
I an so sorry for the loss of Uncle Joe, He will be missed. Anything I can do, Please let me know. All of you are in our prayers.
Love to all of you.

Lucy H. Lennon

April 9, 2007

Dear Jack,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.Knowing what a wonderful person you are makes me think that you must have great parents,so even though I never met your father,I'm sure he was a wonderful man and will be missed.Please send my thoughts and prayers to your family,and know that if you need anything-I will always be there for you.You are a good friend.

Lori Reinhart

April 9, 2007

Dear Joyce & Family

Your in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Lori & Jim Reinhart

Stephen Shinke

April 8, 2007

My heart goes out to the entire Prior Family at this trying time in your lives. Please know there are lots of prayers and love being sent to you every moment of every day. I'm so sorry.

Scott & Nancy Marshall

April 8, 2007

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Uncle Joe is at peace.

God bless,

Angela Glase

April 8, 2007

Jack,

My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your Dad.

Angi

Rosemary Shannon

April 8, 2007

Joyce and family -

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rosemary and Chuck

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