Loving husband, father, and master mechanic
Randy Alan Pritchard, age 65, of Knowlton, NJ died peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Randy was born September 16, 1954 in Orange, NJ. He is the son of the late Alan and Anna L. (Deitrick) Pritchard. In addition to his parents, Randy was predeceased by his first wife Cynthia Pritchard. He married Kathleen Farr.
He was born in Orange, NJ and as a boy lives in East Hanover. Randy Moved to Knowlton in 1974 and remained a resident there until his death. Mr. Pritchard was a graduate of Whippany Park High School and repaired fork lifts and conveyors as a vocation.
Randy hunted, played baseball in the township and for several years bowled in the Bel-Pike league. Throughout his life Randy was an avid Outlaws racing fan and made annual trips to Williams Grove Raceway in PA to cheer for the drivers. Also, he enjoyed camping, listening to classic country music and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Randy is survived by wife; Kathy Pritchard, son; Jeffrey Pritchard, and other loving family members and friends. A memorial celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Mark Collins
#4
February 18th, 2020 4:25 pm
Randy and his parents were family friends in EH. He was fun to be with and with his red hair combed straight back he was nicked named "fan man" because he looked like he stood in front of a fan. At 16 years old with no drivers license he showed up in a beautiful 1965 Pontiac GTO - white with a black viny roof. We all piled in and drove to columbia turnpike where he proceeded to race it up and down the highway with not the slightest worry about cops. He also had the coolest motorcycle a 441 victor dirtbike that was very unusuall. His dads death was shock to everyone and I am sure it affected him greatly. We vacationed together many times and his dad would scare us by racing around in his 1965 Nova stationwagon with us kids hanging on for dear life sitting on the open tailgate. Once in New York he hit mud on his dirtbike and crashed getting a nice gash on his forhead. I could go on forever and I cant sleep tonight getting this news. God bless him and keep his family.
Mike and Lee Wood
#3
February 15th, 2020 9:52 am
We were so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was a friend for many years when we lived in Knowlton.
Cliff Morgan
#2
February 9th, 2020 9:28 am
So sorry for your loss me and randy grew up together many years of memories we were like the kids in the movie sand lot ,he will be missed
Mrs. Meier
#1
February 9th, 2020 12:25 am
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your husband Randy. No words can take away the sadness you must be feeling but I hope that amidst your tears you can find a measure of hope and comfort in God's promises which He extends to all. John 5:28,29, Psalms 37:29
