Todd Price passed away suddenly November 20 at age 60, doing what he loved at the helm of a sailboat at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley.
Published: January, 2013
Todd Price passed away suddenly November 20 at age 60, doing what he loved at the helm of a sailboat at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley.
He was born in Philadelphia, raised in Jacksonville, and moved to Berkeley in 1972. Todd is survived by his loving partner and life friend of 13 years, Orah Goldman of El Cerrito. Todd is also survived by his father, Samuel (Faye) of Jacksonville; brothers, Ira (Carol) of Miami, Charles (Lauren), and Jonathon, all of Jacksonville; and sister, Ellice (Scott) Berg of Lake Grove, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Symme, in September of this year. There are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends that are mourning his untimely passing; he will be missed by all.
Todd was a graduate of the Bolles School, class of 1970, in Jacksonville. After moving to the West Coast in 1972, he worked as a ferry boat deck hand for over 30 years for the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway Transportation District, mainly on the Larkspur to San Francisco run, and was a member of the Inland Boatman’s Union in San Francisco. He obtained his B.A. in psychology from San Francisco State at the age of 54, and dreamed of completing a master’s degree. He had a thirst for knowledge, and was self-taught in many subjects. He loved to travel the world. Some of his favorite places included India, Prague, Vienna, Israel and England, as well as historical sites of this nation, including Washington D.C. He was especially fond of many local cultures and cuisines, which optimized his joy for life. A day was not complete without a movie, a large popcorn and butter pecan ice cream.
He was an avid member and participant in the Cal Sailing Club, the Berkeley Yacht Club, and the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS), where he helped those with disabilities participate in learning to sail and overcome their challenges. He obtained his captain’s license in August of this year in hopes of employment during his golden years, anywhere in the world on the water. He had a tenacity and perseverance in his ongoing quest for greater sailing skills. Todd taught us that "it is better in life to struggle than to just follow the crowd."
Private memorial services were held December 3 at Sunset View Mortuary, El Cerrito. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to: Cal Sailing Club, 124 University Avenue, Berkeley CA, 94710, or BAADS, Pier 40, Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94107.
