Joseph Prescott

Joseph Prescott, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2012 at his residence in Terre Haute, age 90. Joe was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Stanley and Eugenie Przygodzinski. He went on to proudly serve our country with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was united in marriage to the former Marion Weigler on September 7, 1942. Throughout their 70 years of marriage, they were blessed with five children and countless memories. Joe worked as a banker for several years and was a very proud veteran. He enjoyed memberships with numerous veteran's organizations and was proud to be a member of the 401 Bomb Group. Joe also enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, woodworking and playing the harmonica. He was a loyal and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. As the king of the five minute stories, Joe will forever be remembered for his kind and gentle soul. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Marion; children, Melanie and husband Gary Iocoangeli of Terre Haute, Melissa and husband Robert Wilkinson of Santa Barbara, California and Jack and wife Dawnell Prescott of Riverside, California; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Prescott and his loving grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Paul Stevens, David Iocoangeli, Katie Iocoangeli, Matt and wife Natalie Wilkinson, Bonnie and husband Blake Kingston, Michael Prescott, Michelle Prescott and Jill Prescott. In addition to his parents, Joe was welcomed home to heaven by his two sons, James and William Prescott. A memorial gathering will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the fellowship room at the North Terre Haute Christian Church, 3133 E. Park Ave. in conjunction with the Prime Time gathering. A Memorial Ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Minister Chris McKinney officiating. Following the ceremony, visitation will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 Lafayette, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.mattoxwood.com