Richard E. Pryor passed away suddenly at his home in Saugus on Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was only 27 years of age. Richard was born in Dorchester at St. Margaret's Hospital, on November 17, 1987. He was raised in Saugus, graduated from Saugus High School, Class of 2005 and has been a lifelong resident. Mr. Pryor continued his education by receiving his Bachelors in Computer Science at ITT Technical School. He was a talented network engineer and had been working for his father's company, Prosper-IT in Boston for the past 8 years. Richard loved to play video games especially Dota 2 & Metal Gear Solid, enjoyed watching Trailer Park Boys & Lost and liked listening to Texas Rap music & the band Chunk No Captain Chunk. He enjoyed going to work every day and was very proud of the first home he had bought last year. Mr. Pryor had a great sense of humor, he loved making people laugh, loved his dog Toby but most of all Richard loved taking trips with his family. Mr. Pryor was the beloved son of Richard C. & Barbara (Dymecka) Pryor of Saugus. Devoted brother of Matthew J. Pryor of Saugus. Cherished grandson of Judith Pryor and Aniela Dymecka. Loving great grandson of Ann Mangino. Caring cousin of Kelsey Pryor, Kasia Dymecka & Mirek Dymecki. Also survived by numerous, aunts, uncles & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Friday, July 10th from 4:00-8:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 11th at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 660 Washington St. Revere at 9:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to E.M.A.R.C., 26 Princess St. Wakefield, MA 01880 or @ www.theemarc.org.