David J. Price

March 19, 1952 - March 19, 1952

David J. Price, husband, son, father, brother, pop-pop, of Lafayette Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at home while in the care of his beloved wife of forty-two years, Ann (Knowles) Price at the age of 68 years. Born Wednesday, March 19, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of Sophia (Hulock) Price of Coaldale, and the late David H. Price.  He was also predeceased by; grandson baby Pickle Rossochay;  LeeAnn Mazur. In addition to his wife he is survived by; son, David J. Price of Tamaqua and his companion Vicki Ulrich;  daughters, Coleen M. Price of Tuscarora, Kaitlyn A Rossochacy wife of Thomas of Tuscarora;  sisters, Marilyn Navitsky wife of Philip of Tamaqua, Patricia Forster wife of Joseph of Tamaqua;  grand children, Austin Messerschmidt, Rylah Price, Emily and Nessa Rossochacy. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive Dave. A 1970 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Dave served honorably in the United States Army.  He retired from Ametek of Nesquehoing as a machinist.  Dave was a longtime member of the East End Fire Co. of Tamaqua, and Tamaqua Flying Club since 9 years of age.  Dave, bred and raced pigeons with his dad and then son. An avid outdoorsman, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting darts as a member of the Tamaqua Dart League .  He was an ardent Notre Dame Football fan.   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 22, 2020 at 11 o' clock  from the funeral home. Friends may call on Monday evening September 21, 2020 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Jerome's R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Daves name may be made in care of Ann Price 249 Lafayette Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com