Vincent Pronio (1922 - 2014)

Vincent A. Pronio, 92, of Hummelstown, passed away on September 29, 2014 in his home. He was born June 1, 1922 in Hershey, son of the late Michele and Rosa (Crugnale) Pronio.

Vincent was a graduate of Hershey High Class of 1940 and Lebanon Valley College. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific.

Mr. Pronio's memberships include: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church; member of the Board of Directors of the former Hershey Bank; and past president of the United Associated Grocers.

Vince's father established Pronio's General Store in 1919. After Vince returned from the war, his father wanted to retire, and Vince took over running the store. In 1962 he built what is now known as Pronio's Market. He truly enjoyed spending time in the store visiting with customers and employees until recently, when his health would not permit it.

Mr. 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; grandchildren, Thomas, William, Molly, Catherine & Joseph Crabtree, James, Natalie, Matthew & Ellen Pronio, Mireille (Dan) Winings, John, Daniel & Michael Thomas, Astin Pronio; great-grandchildren, Callaghan, Jackson Maul & Olivine Crabtree.

Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, October 6, 2014, at 6:00 pm in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory of Hershey. Visitation will begin at the conclusion of the rosary until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 11:00 am in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in 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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