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Dorothy B. Prinzi

Dorothy B. Prinzi, 98, of St. Columban’s on the Lake died Saturday afternoon (Oct. 21, 2017) surrounded by loving family and friends.

She was born on December 22, 1918 in Dunkirk, the daughter of Otto and Elizabeth (Weber) Dean. After graduating from Dunkirk High School, Dorothy continued her education at the E.J. Meyer School of Nursing in Buffalo to become a registered nurse. Upon graduation, she began her career at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

When she re-entered the workforce after spending time raising her daughters, she was employed at Lake Shore Hospital, retiring in 1989.

A resident of Sheridan for over 60 years, Dorothy was an active member of St. John Bosco Parish and its Alter Rosary Society. She later attended Mass at St. Columban’s chapel, daily, accompanied by her dear friends, Diane Czekanski and Rosemary Kulaw. Always a nurse, she was available to take care of any family or friend in need.

She would travel endless miles to attend to her grandchildren.

Survivors include her five daughters, Susan (John) Lagana of Fredonia, Sharon (John) Burt of Silver Creek, Karen (John) Clarke of Decatur, GA, Kathleen Scheifla of Kenmore, and Barbara (Craig) Coleman of Mount Airy, MD; 11 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; two nephews and loving niece, Judy Wilcox.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George W. Benz, in 1956 and her second husband of 48 years, Carl J. Prinzi, in 2006; two sisters, Florence Crane and Monica Mekus; and dear friend, Irene Newton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 9:30 at St. Columban’s Chapel in Sheridan. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Columban’s on the Lake, 2546 Lake Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or Hospice Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757.

Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, Dunkirk.