Max Pruzan

Max Pruzan, 88, of Newport, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

Max was born on May 7, 1933, in London, England, to the late Alexander and Fena Pruzan.  He served in the United States Army and was a proud American and patriot to his country.  He grew up In New York City where he and his sister enjoyed the Broadway shows of the ‘40s and ‘50s.  After receiving his bachelor’s degree from NC State University, he worked and retired from the Social Security Administration.  He was a member of the Morehead/Beaufort Elk’s Lodge and he always enjoyed friendship and activities with fellow members.  He was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and always found a poker game wherever he lived.  He had fun square-dancing with his wife, driving the marching band bus, and watching his children’s activities.

Max was devoted and loving husband of 62 years, terrific father to their 4 children, and wonderful grandfather to his 8 grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Willa C. Pruzan of the home; daughter, Marion Fischbein of New Britain, CT; sons, Gerald Pruzan of Clayton, NC, Michael Pruzan of Roanoke, VA, and Leon Pruzan and wife Melissa of Wilmington, NC; sisters, Lillian Lindy of West Hartford, CT and Joan Cutland of Birmingham, England; and grandchildren, Alexandra Fischbein, Benjamin Fischbein, Devon Pruzan, Madeline Pruzan, Tanner Pruzan, Anna Pruzan, Jared Pruzan and Channing Pruzan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.