Obituary: John F. Pryor, 65

Pryor, John F. 65, of Cranston, passed away at home on Friday February 28, 2014 with his wife by his side.

John worked for the State of Rhode Island for 33 years before retiring in 2003. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Martin) Pryor. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas P. and Anna (Baronian) Pryor. Besides his wife he leaves behind many cousins and close friends including his beloved pets Charlie, Kelly and Annabelle.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00am in St. Matthew’s Church in Cranston. Visitation was held on Wednesday morning prior to the Mass beginning at 8:00am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston. In lieu of flowers donations to Gentiva Hospice 2374 Post Road Suite 206 Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 would be appreciated.

** This was written by John's wife Patricia for all to read:

"The last song has been sung Johnny "Hot Guy" Pryor has left the building!!" For all those who knew Johnny they all knew how much he loved to sing and dance, a true entertainer. He will be missed dearly by many, many friends. Johnny had a heart of gold and also had the biggest heart of anyone I had ever met. He truly loved his friends and family. One of his very special friends Louise Herrington-Bright was by his side during this very difficult time. She truly is an angel. 

Johnny thought the world of her and she thought the world of him. Being Johnny's wife I would just like to say thank you to Louise for being there not only for him but for myself as well. Friends like Louise come along once in a lifetime. I would also like to thank everyone else who called or came by to see Johnny during his last few days.

Johnny's babies (as he called them) the kitties have been going from room to room looking for him because he sang to them daily and they would come running as soon as they heard him. Even when he didn't feel well he always had a song for them and me. Johnny and I spent a wonderful 26 years together and there is nothing I would change. Johnny was one of a kind! So for now we say farewell to a special man but it's not a good-bye is more like "See you when we get there". I am sure there is a lot of singing going on in heaven right now. As Johnny always said to me "You are my reasons, you are all of my reasons" I just want you all to know he was beyond my reasons he was my everything and he will be missed immensely. See you on that bench Poppy.