Francis M. Pribila

Francis Michael Pribila, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, age 75, of Franklin Twp., Butler passed away Tuesday, December 10,2024 at his residence.

Born October 24,1949 in Pittsburgh, PA; he was the son of the late Michael and Angeline Cillo Pribila.

He was a US Navy veteran, who also served many years and retired from the US Coast Guard.

Fran was an active member at St Faustina Parish in Prospect, where he volunteered in many compacities and was always giving a helping hand. 

He began his career as a machinist at US Steel in Pittsburgh..  He then worked and retired from Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, where he worked in the Electro Mechanical Division.  He was currently working part time at TSI in Prospect.

Fran loved working in his yard outside, he also enjoyed model railroads, collecting coins, and target shooting.  He was a member of the Moraine Sportsman Club.

Survived by his wife Carol Ann Kohl Pribila, who he married June 27, 1970; his children Brian (Renel) Pribila of Butler, Sharon (Zach) Payer of Charleston, SC, Susie (Vince) Leytrick of Saegertown, PA, Lauren (Carl) Coleman of Montgomery, NY; 12 grandchildren Natalie (Roman) Black, Anthony Pribila, Matea Payer, Willow Payer, Ethan Leytrick, Maxim Leytrick, Jameson Leytrick, Riley Coleman, Caroline Coleman, Christian Coleman, Sophie Coleman, and Charlotte Coleman; three sisters Virginia Timmins of Pittsburgh, Deborah (Dave) Ardner of New Hampshire, Theresa (Dave) Dreher of Butler; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Pribila.

Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 from Noon to 4pm and Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 from Noon to 4pm at the Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect.

Funeral mass will be on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at 10:30am, in the St Faustina Parish, Prospect, with Rev Fr Adam M. Verona, officiating.

Interment will be at 2:30pm in the National Cemeteries of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Faustina Parish or the USO at uso.org

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