Chad C. Pruchnicki

Chad C. Pruchnicki, age 52, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital after a short illness.

Born on June 19, 1972, in Lorain, he grew up in Sheffield and Sheffield Lake. Chad graduated from Brookside High School in 1990 and lived in Lorain for the past 30 years.

He worked as a team leader at Avon Ford Motor Company for 31 years before retiring earlier this year. Chad was a member of the United Auto Workers Union 2000, and during the 2000s, he was a nine-year member of the Amherst Meadowlarks Motorcycle Club.

Chad's love for the outdoors was a significant part of his life. He enjoyed golfing, fishing on Lake Erie, and 4-wheeling, often sharing these experiences with his loved ones.

He is survived by his children, Amanda, Dalton, and Darren Pruchnicki; his brother, Justin Pruchnicki; and his nephews, Xavier and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard "Pooch" Pruchnicki in 1991 and Debra (née Fraley) in 2021.

The family expresses their heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love, support, and condolences during this difficult time. Friends may visit the family on Friday, November 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at Dovin Funeral and Cremation Specialists, located at 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Certified Life Celebrant Obed Melendez will officiate, and burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst.