Robert L. Pritting

ROBERT L. PRITTING

AVOCA-Robert L. Pritting, 98, of Carrington St., passed away late Sunday evening (June 10, 2012) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath. For the past two years he made his home with the wonderful staff and residents at Country Valley Home in Bath.
Born in Cohocton on March 8, 1914, he was the son of the late Fred and Emma Lowell Pritting. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Clara Jacob Pritting.
Mr. Pritting was employed as a barber in Cohocton for 50 years.
An avid coin collector, he was a member of the Masons for 50 years and a past board member for the Mapleview Cemetery in Cohocton.
His family includes his son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Gail Pritting of Avoca; his grandchildren, Robert Pritting of Avoca, Shannon (Jessie) Pritting of Syracuse and Amber Pritting (Justin)of Avoca; also his three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a Masonic Memorial service will be held following calling hours at 1 p.m. Wednesday and conclude with a funeral service, with Terry Sutfin officiating.
Private interment will be at Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton.