Shawn A. Prencipe
BRADFORD- Shawn A. Prencipe, 53, of E. Main St. went to be with his Lord, Wednesday (Feb. 29, 2012) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born December 5, 1958, in Ridgway, PA, he was a son of Anthony and Marilyn Harps Prencipe. On Nov. 3, 1990, he married Carol Astle, who survives.
Mr. Prencipe was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1977.
He was employed as a machine operator for Bradford Forest Products before having to retire.
He was a veteran having served with the US Army.
He was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Bradford.
He loved to work on automobiles, enjoyed wood-working & remodeling, and was an avid traveler. He also enjoyed time with his extended family.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Carol, are a twin brother, John W. (Jeanette) Prencipe of Johnsonburg, a brother, Paul M. (Leanne) Prencipe of Ridgway; a sister, Victoria A. Prencipe of Lakeland, FL; 6 grandchildren; a stepson, Charles M. (Charlene) Fischer, Jr. and a stepdaughter, Cathleen Y. (Jerry) Bosworth both of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday (Mar. 3, 2012) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the Untied Methodist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences can be to: Carol Prencipe
183 E. Main St., Apt. 2
Bradford, PA 16701