Willie J. Prioleau Sr.
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Willie J. Prioleau Sr., 86, of Wallingford, loving husband of Donna M. (Anderson) Prioleau, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 15, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Willie was born in Columbia, S. Carolina, July 19, 1936, a son of the late John H. Prioleau and Julia Mae Davis. He was employed by Rex Forge/J.J. Ryan Corp. for over 25 years until his retirement. Willie enjoyed visiting his local Dunkin Donuts and the Meriden Senior Center.
In addition to his wife Donna, he is survived by four children Elizabeth Maniero, Josephine Anderson, Willie Prioleau Jr., and Vincent Prioleau; his grandchildren Jacob A. Anderson, Isaac E. Maniero, Alexis C. Zanetti, Elijah A. Maniero, Lorenzo S. White Jr., Nathan J. Prioleau, Jaylynn Turney, Paul Prioleau; his great grandchild Luna Gonzalez; his sister Rev. Margaret Davis Hodges; many nieces; nephews; and friends including his best friend, Paul Toney. He was predeceased by his siblings Junie Mae Davis, Jesse Davis, Herbert L. Prioleau; and his brother-in-law Rev. Robert E. Hodges.
Willie's family will receive relatives and friends at the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Monday, September 19, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. For online condolences visit: www.meridenmemorialfh.com