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Gary Pranzo Obituary

Gary A. Pranzo of Lake Ariel died Tuesday morning at VNA Hospice at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness.

His wife of 63 years is the former Margaret Giblin.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Amorico and Augustine Pranzo, he was a graduate of #17 Dickinson High School in New Jersey. He was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish Community and was a co-owner with his son Tom of Pranzo's Auto Service.

Also are surviving are sons Gary of AZ, Joseph and his wife Ingrid of NJ, and Thomas and his wife Denise of Lake Ariel; eleven grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church 305 St. Marys Church Rd. Ledgedale.

Anyone attending the mass is asked to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Cremation will follow the Mass in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish P.O. Box 188 Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or to the Alzheimer's Foundation at www.alzfdn.org.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tri-County Independent on Jul. 11, 2013.

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Maria Jesberger

May 21, 2023

My great uncle Gary I know your with Jesus your sister my grandmother Dolly DeRosa and all loved ones I know my father is also now with you he entered the gates of heaven on May 2 , 2023 my father Frank DeRosa is now resting in peace with Jesus and family he longed to be with for many years deepest condolences and sympathy to your entire family May all souls rest in peace Amen Maria Jesberger aka DeRosa

July 11, 2013

PRANZO FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
WARM LOVE,
THE LOCKLIN FAMILY, LOCKLINS BOTTLED GAS, & HAMLIN AUTO PARTS

July 10, 2013

To my dear family, my heart and love are with you all. I have many fond loving memories and moments growning up with Uncle Gary and you all. Love you Elena Great Niece (Pagnotta)

VNA Hospice Staff and Volunteers

July 10, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to the Pranzo Family. May cherished memories of Gary bring peace today, comfort tomorrow and a smile in the days ahead.

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