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Peter Pryor Obituary

Pryor, Peter M. ALBANY Peter M. Pryor, a trailblazing Black civil rights lawyer and activist who worked in Albany, passed away, fittingly, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022. A column written by noted author and biographer, Paul Grondahl, and published in the Albany Times Union, describes the life and legacy of Peter M. Pryor (for more on Grondahl's perspective, please view www.timesunion.com/news/ article/Peter-M-Pryor- trailblazing-Black-civil-rights-16784550.php). He left behind his beautiful wife, Barbara; his children, Cynthia, Guinevere, Peter (Debra), Robert, and Marcus (Cindy); 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two children, James and Carlton. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the spring, when we can all gather safely. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his alma mater, Albany Law School, where a scholarship fund is being established in Mr. Pryor's honor. Please make donations directly to: The Albany Law School, Attention Peter M. Pryor Scholarship Fund, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27, 2022.

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Marcus and family

February 2, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. With love candie and scott

Donna Paolucci Palmer

January 27, 2022

Marcus, so sad to read about the passing of your father. May your family find peace in his memory.

Joanne Salisbury Lauster

January 24, 2022

Cynthia and Guinevere, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Dad.

Daphne Forezzi

January 24, 2022

Marcus and Cindy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Mike McNulty

January 23, 2022

Barbara, Marcus, and Family: I will always be grateful to have met Peter way back in the 1970´s. Peter was a great man and a power of example. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lynn and Patti (Kelly) Sbrega

January 23, 2022

Dear Marcus and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynn & Patti

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