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Obituary: David G. Prather Sr., 76, Of Branford
David was a Physical Education teacher at North Branford High School for 37 years. He also taught Health and Driver's Education classes.
Information via Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home
David G. Prather Sr., 76, loving husband of 49 years to Barbara (Raccio) Prather of Branford, passed away suddenly at Yale-New Haven Hospital on July 21, 2020. Born in New Haven on May 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Thomas Prather and Helen Remillard. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David Prather and his wife Denise of Northford, brother-in-law Frank J. Raccio of Wallingford, a niece and nephew, a great-niece, and two great-nephews.
David was a Physical Education teacher at North Branford High School for 37 years, retiring in 2005. He also taught Health and Driver’s Education classes. He was a huge sports fan, and especially enjoyed hunting.
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Contributions in David’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.
For more information and to leave online condolences visit Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home here.
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