Tony J. Prida, 78, died after years of many health issues, June 15, 2024 at Middleburg Heights health and rehabilitation center. He was born March 25, 1946 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Son of Raymond J. Prida and Mary A. (KIJEK) Prida. After high school he served with the United States Navy. He served with the Pacific Fleet in the Vietnam Theater and in the Atlantic Fleet throughout Europe as a signalman. He was on Destroyer Escort, USS Stribling from 1963 with honorable discharge in 1969.
Anthony married Peggy Ann (Plesz) from March 2, 1968 for 22 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a baby sister Raquel, Connie, and Rick Prida. Surviving are Ricks wife Linda, their 3 children and families, surviving younger brother Tim and wife Ruth. Surviving in addition are his 5 children Raquel, Tony M. (Leah) Dean (Wendy) Timmy (Michelle) and daughter Andrea. 6 grandchildren Brittany, Taylor, Madison, Dylan, Niko, and McKenzie. 5 great-grandchildren Caden, Ava, Milo, Isabel and Sophia along with many nieces and nephew’s that called him “Uncle Buddy” and many cousins. He especially enjoyed time spent fishing and camping at Pymatuning lake.