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JAMES P. WOOLSEY
Of Springfield, VA, cherished husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 4, 2015. A Washington resident for over 60 years, he was an aviation journalist, Editor in Chief of Air Transport World, graduate of St. Stephens, and The University of Virginia and an avid baseball fan. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Patricia M. Woolsey; children, James P. Woolsey, III (Denise), Michael D. Woolsey (Annie) and Kim Woolsey Craig (Tommy); and grandchildren, Ben Woolsey, Amanda and Leanne Woolsey, Casey, Katie and Patrick Craig. Memorial service to be determined. Donations may be made by mail or phone to the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, 1500 South Capitol St., SE, Washington, DC 20003, ph. 202.640.7124.
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September 3, 2015
Pat, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God give you comfort and peace that you seek and may his soul rest in peace. In friendship, David Hodge
Paul Plattner
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
John McClenahen
September 2, 2015
A classic journalist who loved writing about (and photographing) trains and planes. RIP, Jim.
Art Sanfelici
September 2, 2015
Sorry to read in the Sept. 2 Washington Post about Jim's passing. Worked with him at American Aviation and value his friendship remember him as one of the good guys.
Charlie and Rosemary Wolfe
August 19, 2015
Brought back good memories from 40 years ago. Charlie always enjoyed talking about flying with Jim - great guy.
Jay Donoghue
August 12, 2015
RIP Jim. 'Planes and chooches, what a life.
Kathryn Young
August 10, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a great teacher, compassionate, funnya good man. So glad to have known him.
Danna Henderson
August 9, 2015
Dear Pat, Bo, Mike and Kim,
So sad to receive the news. I will miss his phone calls about our ATW days and his trying to persuade me to become a Nationals fan. My love and condolences to you all.
Danna Henderson
Elizabeth Dunkel
August 9, 2015
May you rest in peace my darling Woolsey, mentor of mine when I was 21, freshly graduated from college. You taught me how to write and photograph. We had long talks about absolutely everything. You were kind and took me oh so seriously. More than that, you celebrated who I was and helped me become the person I am today. You adored your dear wife Pat and your children. How lucky they are to be loved by you, even still, even forever. A beautiful person, a beautiful life. xoxoxo Liza
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