Emilio Prado of Clearwater, Fla., (formerly of Warwick, N.Y.) passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, with his loving family by side. He was 98 years old.
He was born on Jan. 10, 1922, in Puerto Rico to Manuela Medina and Monserrate Prado.
Emilio was a proud patriot and World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.
Emilio was a master woodworker his whole life; he built beautiful cabinets and other furniture well into his 80s.
His family's statement reads: “Emilio was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who always put his faith and family first. We will always remember Dad’s annual 4th of July pig roasts for many of his family and friends, which he had for over 35 years.”
Emilio is survived by his children: Patricia Zimmerman and her husband Paul, Albert Prado and Rosemarie Schwartz; grandchildren: Jason, Sara, Lauren, Emily and Luke; great-grandchildren Eve and Liam; sisters Anna Cooper and Petra (Petrine) Gonzalez. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Camille (nee Valentine); son Lawrence Prado; sister Roberta (Bertha) Andaluz; and brothers Antonio, Manuel, Rafael, Lorenzo and Luis.
Visitation will be on Monday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.
A traditional Roman Catholic Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow the service in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Route 17A, Warwick.
Arrangements were made by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home. To send an online condolence, visit www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.