Vincent A. Pronio, 92, owner of Pronio’s Market in Hershey, passed away at his home on September 29, 2014.
After returning from service with the U.S. Navy in World War II, Pronio took over the operation of Pronio’s General Store, the business started by his father in 1919. In 1962, Pronio built Pronio’s Market on Caracas Avenue in Hershey. The store become known for its quality products and excellent service. Until his health deteriorated, Pronio enjoyed visiting with the customers and the employees. His son Michael joined the business in the 1980s and continues to operate the store today.
Pronio is survived by; his loving wife of 64 years, Ronnie M. (Prang) Pronio of Hummelstown; daughters, Paula Pronio of Shaker Heights, OH and Lorna (Sam) Thomas of Hummelstown; sons, Michael (MaryJo) Pronio of Hummelstown and Patrick (Marianne) Pronio of York; sisters, Elvira Hand of Elizabethtown and Gloria Luongo of Hershey; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment followed at the Hershey Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Memorial Fund 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033.
After returning from service with the U.S. Navy in World War II, Pronio took over the operation of Pronio’s General Store, the business started by his father in 1919. In 1962, Pronio built Pronio’s Market on Caracas Avenue in Hershey. The store become known for its quality products and excellent service. Until his health deteriorated, Pronio enjoyed visiting with the customers and the employees. His son Michael joined the business in the 1980s and continues to operate the store today.
Pronio is survived by; his loving wife of 64 years, Ronnie M. (Prang) Pronio of Hummelstown; daughters, Paula Pronio of Shaker Heights, OH and Lorna (Sam) Thomas of Hummelstown; sons, Michael (MaryJo) Pronio of Hummelstown and Patrick (Marianne) Pronio of York; sisters, Elvira Hand of Elizabethtown and Gloria Luongo of Hershey; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment followed at the Hershey Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Memorial Fund 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033.
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