Mr. Priest was born August 6, 1938 in Bronx, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph and the late Mary (O'Gara) Priest. He is survived by his wife: Mary(nee Neary). Devoted father of Marie Mazzetti(Franco), Regina, Colleen, Joseph, David and the late Marvin. Loving grandfather of Saran, Matthew, Elizabeth, and Sanaii. Dear brother of the late Anna Marie Priest and the late Joseph Kennedy. Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 28 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm at Albrecht, Bruno & O'Shea Funeral Homes, 62 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY. The Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Albrecht, Bruno & O'Shea Funeral Homes, 62 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY with an A.O.H. service at 7::30 pm. Burial will be in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton on Thursday, October 29 at 11:30 am.