His interest in wine was heightened through George Starky's wine classes at a local Orange County college. After several vacations to the Napa Valley, and discussions with his port mentor, the late Professor James Guymon, Jim moved his family to Saint Helena in 1977 and founded Prager Winery and Port Works in 1979, which has become the preeminent producer of Port style wines in the Napa Valley.
Jim's passion for wine and port was only exceeded by his love for his family. He was a loving son, devoted father, and a loyal and passionate husband.
Jim is survived by his cherished wife of 60 years Imogene, seven loving children and their spouses; Jeff (Roxanne), Peter (Karen), John (Carol), Mary (Richard), Katie (Kevin), Erica (Steve) and Julia (David); twenty- two treasured grandchildren and two beautiful great grandchildren.
A rosary will be held July 25 at 6:30PM and the funeral Mass will be July 26 at 10:00AM at the Saint Helena Catholic Church.
Jim supported his children and the children of the Napa Valley. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Boys and Girls Club.
His interest in wine was heightened through George Starky's wine classes at a local Orange County college. After several vacations to the Napa Valley, and discussions with his port mentor, the late Professor James Guymon, Jim moved his family to Saint Helena in 1977 and founded Prager Winery and Port Works in 1979, which has become the preeminent producer of Port style wines in the Napa Valley.
Jim's passion for wine and port was only exceeded by his love for his family. He was a loving son, devoted father, and a loyal and passionate husband.
Jim is survived by his cherished wife of 60 years Imogene, seven loving children and their spouses; Jeff (Roxanne), Peter (Karen), John (Carol), Mary (Richard), Katie (Kevin), Erica (Steve) and Julia (David); twenty- two treasured grandchildren and two beautiful great grandchildren.
A rosary will be held July 25 at 6:30PM and the funeral Mass will be July 26 at 10:00AM at the Saint Helena Catholic Church.
Jim supported his children and the children of the Napa Valley. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Boys and Girls Club.
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