JAMES FRANCIS PRICE - Obituary

ames Francis Price passed away peacefully on the morning of August 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. All who knew him were blessed by his guidance and love. Jim was born on November 6, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest son of Edward and Jane Price. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Edward, Jane, John and Joan. After graduating from Fordham University and St. John’s University School of Law, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Joan Gaffney Price on September 27,1952. Jim had a distinguished career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, specializing in Counterterrorism until his retirement in 1984. Jim’s Roman Catholic faith and community were central in his life. He served in the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society; coached youth sports and served in community organizations. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Joan and six children, Mary Joan Shea (Jim), James F. Price, Jr. (Rachel), Judy Kettl, (Dave), Stephen Price (Robin), Michael Price and Jane (Jenny) Price-Smith (Greg), as well as his 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.