Lawrence A. “Larry” Pritchard
October 18, 1941 - February 6, 2026
Lawrence A. “Larry” Pritchard, age 84, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Born in Bronx, NY, on October 18, 1941, he was a son of the late Lawrence W. and Adele M. (Selzer) Pritchard. Larry made his career as an accountant at AIG for over 30 years until his retirement.
Larry enjoyed dedicating his free time to his community. He spent 5 years as a volunteer fireman in Long Island, coached for the Newark National Little League, and created a children’s bowling program. Larry was also the president of the Hillside Heights Tanglewood Pilgrim Gardens Association for 5 years. His skills and leadership landed him a spot on the steering committee and board of directors during the construction of the community, Traditions at Christiana. Deep in his faith, Larry was a lector at Holy Angels R.C. Church and eucharistic minister for Holy Family R.C. Church, where he also played guitar for the folk masses. In addition to the guitar, he played the accordion. Larry loved racing remote cars and playing pool.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia Ann (Eska) Pritchard; children, Kenneth Pritchard (Jennifer), Scott C. Pritchard (Shyril), Robert L. Pritchard, Thomas E. Pritchard (Stephanie), and Dawn P. Swarter (Stephen); grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Joseph, Kyle, Sanka, Zach, Sarah, Kory, Madelyn, and Sienna; and great-grandchildren, Harmony and Kai.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 11 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Entombment will be held privately in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Bruce Hendricks
So sorry for your loss. I pray that your family can find peace knowing that Larry is finally at rest. Our prayers and wishes go to you and your family
David and jen giberson
Rob and family. Words can’t express the heartbreak we have for you with the loss of your father. There’s something about losing a parent that stands out above other family members like grandparents aunts/uncles etc but to lose a parent just hits harder. As a Christian my words for you are believe in Christ and know that this isn’t the end of your father but the beginning of FOREVER! As a believer we will be with our loved ones again when our time comes and this time we’ll be together forever. 100 years on this earth is but a blink of an eye compared to eternity. Let us know if you need anything buddy. We’re here for you. 🙏🏻 💔 😇
April P
Larry,
Sending my condolences to your family. Wishing you a peaceful journey home my friend, and may you rest in eternal peace… 💙🙏💙
Anne Frati
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lots of memories of CB radios, bowling and hanging in the back yard. You are all in my prayers.
Suzie Wham
Rob, Joe and I are terribly sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Losing a parent is so difficult. We will keep you, your mom and family in our prayers. (((Hugs))) 🙏🏻✝️
Linda Recker
So sorry for your loss
Mark Christian
I met Larry when I first moved to Traditions at Christiana. I served with him on the HOA board for many years. Larry was the director of communications for our community and always kept residents well informed. Larry always had a quiet smile and warm greeting anytime you saw him. He was a good neighbor and a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.
Loretta & Richard Gareau
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. Our sympathy, condolences, love, support and prayers to Pat and family at this difficult time. May Larry Rest in Peace! 🙏
Love,
Loretta & Rich Gareau
(Friends and neighbors from Traditions @ Christiana)
Yette Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Bryan and Sybrena Yette
203 Traditions of Christiana Community
Michele and Barbara
What an amazing Man! He made an impact whoever he met and wherever he gave his time and sincere extension of himself. A true gentleman and as genuine as they get, Larry will be missed. What a great addition to our bowling memories. Our deepest condolences to the family. As a Christian he now is in complete peace, rest easy Larry.
Michele and Barbara
Maggie and Roger Hedspeth
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words adequate enough to bring peace and comfort. Just know that our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family to help you through these difficult and sad times. May your memories help sustain you and your family during this sad time. Roger and Maggie Hedspeth
JEAN WITTROCK
PAT AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LARRY ‘ S PASSING. I HAVE KNOWN BOTH LARRY AND PAT FROM HOLY ANGELS CHURCH I LOVED THE GUITAR MUSIC HE PLAYED AT THE CHILDREN MASSES. YEARS LATER WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HIM FOR A NEIGHBOR. HE GAVE ME HELPFUL ADVICE WHEN HE WAS ON THE BOARD AT TRADISIONS . BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS KINDNESS WHEN COVIE HIT I NEEDED TO GET AN IMPORTANT BLOOD TEST AND YOU HAD TO HAVE AN APPOINMENT MADE FIRST BUT I COULDNT GET INTO MY COMPUTOR TO WORK AND I HAD TO STAY HOME BY MYSELF DUE TO MY HEALTH. OUR DRIVEWAYS HAD NOT BEEN CLEARED AND LARRY WHEN HE HEARD MY PROBLEM WALKED THRU THE SNOW AND ICE DRIVEWAY ON HIS KANE TO SET UP MY APPOINMENT / I WAS VERY APPRECATE AND I WORRIED HE MAY FALL GOING BACK OVER THE SNOW AND ICE DRIVEWAY BUT HE JUST SMILED AND WALKED BACK HOME. NEVER FORGET HIS KINDNESS. A VERY GOOD MAN. SINCERELY JEAN WITTROCK
Dawn Swarter
In tribute to my dad
DADS
DADS are someone to follow someone to admire someone to be proud of someone to respect someone to hold tight in good and bad times someone to listen to someone to learn from someone to talk to someone to try and impress and sometimes “REBEL AGAINST” but most of all with whom we share everything that this wonderful life has to offer
Tara (Moreno) Piagentini
We were so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing; and also that we weren’t able to make it to his service. We will remember him fondly as we know all of you will. Sending love and comfort to all of his family and loved ones-