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Deceased Classmate: Jack Pruniski
Obituary Link: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Date Of Birth: 10-28-1947
Date Deceased: 7-11-2018
Age at Death: 70
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Classmate City: Little Rock, AR
Classmate State: AR
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Jane Pruniski; his children, Brian Pruniski (Julie), Jeff Pruniski and Elizabeth Barlow; three grandchildren, Kaleigh Barlow, Noah and Reid Pruniski; his sister Ann Parker (Don); nephew, Jeremy Colburn; great niece, Irene Colburn and other relatives and friends.
John E. Pruniski, III (Jack), age 70, died July 11, 2018. He was born October 28, 1947 to John E. Pruniski, Jr. and Betty Henriksen Pruniski. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed. Jack practiced law for nearly forty years at Hilburn, Calhoon, Harper, Pruniski and Calhoun. His love of adventure took him to exotic locations around the world. He climbed Kilimanjaro, trekked to Mt. Everest, and visited Africa, Greenland and many locations around Europe. He was an avid photographer and served as the unofficial Catholic High sports photographer for many years. He loved to take his dog Patches on walks at Two Rivers Park. He was instrumental in starting the tennis team at Christian Brothers College in Memphis and continued to play tennis until his death. Jack was a devout Catholic, attending Christ the King Catholic Church. He served on the Catholic High School Foundation Board and volunteered at Christ the King. Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Jane Pruniski; his children, Brian Pruniski (Julie), Jeff Pruniski and Elizabeth Barlow; three grandchildren, Kaleigh Barlow, Noah and Reid Pruniski; his sister Ann Parker (Don); nephew, Jeremy Colburn; great niece, Irene Colburn and other relatives and friends. A Visitation will be held Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm with rosary beginning at 7:30 in the chapel of Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic High School for Boys, Heifer International or Christ the King Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice. Please share your memories of Jack at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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Mike Edelmann
The fact that so many people call Jack "friend" is a testament to his being. To say he was "special" is an understatement. Everyone he touched is better for having known him. He was undeservedly humble. He was kind to a fault. He was loyal and dependable. He had a quiet charisma that is hard to explain, but it was easy to see that there was much sustance and intelligence in Jack Pruniski. Active to the end, he treated life's personal challenges as small road bumps. Yet he had great empathy for others' struggles. His personality consisted of so many contrasts: although he was generally quiet and seemed so - well - "normal", he adventured to places and did things I could never think of doing; he was a very good athlete, but was also a fantastic photogrpher; he enjoyed travel and family, but he also enjoyed his work; he enjoyed being with friends but his best friend was Mary Jane and they shared a beautiful life together. I am tearing up as I write this because I miss him very much as we all do. Jack, thanks for all you have given us. I know that you are watching over us now and I appreciate all the support you will continue to give us. Love, Mike