Warren J. Prentice, 78 , died at his summer home in Pittsfield on June 24, 2017.
He was born in New Berlin on September 6, 1938 to Harry and Winnifred Steere Prentice. He spent his childhood in the New Berlin area and attended and graduated from New Berlin Central School.
He married Theresa McGrath in Walterboro, South Carolina on December 15, 2005 where they live but always enjoyed their summer retreats on the Jack and Anna Reed homestead in the Town of Pittsfield.
Warren worked for many years as the Maintenance Coordinator at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. He also worked as a Department of Environment Conservation Officer and in his spare time loved to do carpentry projects. He was a volunteer at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Caroline.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children: one daughter, Karen Prentice and Brian Arsenault of CA., four sons, Steven and Ann Prentice of VA., James Prentice of Poughkeepsie, NY, Randy and Christine Prentice of Rineback, NY and Aaron Prentice of Watertown, NY. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Eunice Prentice and her family. He was pre-deceased by his only brother, Stanley Prentice.
Warren had many lifetime friends in the New Berlin area and enjoyed visiting and reminiscing with them on the phone and during his summer stays in Pittsfield. He developed a close relationship with the Amish Yoder family: providing transportation, working with them on carpentry projects and enjoying their children and family life. Warren was known for his warm and social personality and always found pleasure in meeting people where ever his was.
Services for Warren will take place at the Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin on Friday June 30, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastor Richard Anderson of the First Methodist church. Viewing Hours are on Thursday June 29th at the Dakin Funeral Home 2-4 and 7-9. Interment will take place on the family lot at Saint Andrew’s Cemetery in New Berlin. Arrangements are with the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin, NY.
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LAURIE HOTALING
NORWICH NY
my prays are with his family ,he was a good man a grate friend to my dad newt Hotaling , he will be missed , may god be with you ,
his friends, and family.
Edith (Burr) Smith
Oxford, New York
My condolences to Theresa and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Carol Mize
Round O,SC
One of the nicest persons we have ever known. We miss him so much. Terri know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Warrens family.
Louises Storey
Davenport Center NY
My entire family myself, Kim,Chad,Jenna,Dakota and Keith are sending condolences to the entire Prentice family. Teresa, Karen; Steve, Jimmy,Randy and Aaron for your loss. Your husband,father, Grandpa was a good man with many friends. He will be truly missed by many. I have been watching the paper and didn't see anything. Just found out tonight that it was calling hours. Would have payed my respects. Please know your are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Storey Family
David Evans
Milford, N.Y
I just wanted to express my sympathy to the entire Prentice family. So sorry for your loss.Warren and I were good buddies for many years. He will be missed. Would have come to calling hours but just found out late today that they were tonight.May you rest in peace my friend.
David Teachout
Herkimer NY
A true friend, He was a real pleasure to work with at Bassett.
I'll miss his funny DEC stories. So long old friend I'll miss you.
Mark and Deneen Prentice Lilley
Cape Vincent NY
You will be truly missed Uncle Warren. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Terry and your Children at this saddest time.
Joseph and Bryonna Seamon
New Berlin, NY
Uncle Warren will be truly missed. His personality could light up the room.
Thoughts and Prayers to his wife Terry and his children in this very difficult time.
Mark & Shawne Baker
Walterboro, SC
Terri so sorry for your lose. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Irene M Sharpe
Beverly Hills, Florida
A true and honest man who worked hard and enjoyed life, family and friends.
My sincerest condolences to his wife Theresa, his children and all his extended family.
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