Mineville, N.Y. — Louis J. Ida, 78, of Sherman Road, Mineville, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga, N.Y.
He was born June 4, 1925, in Witherbee, N.Y., the son of Michael and Catherine (Garande) Ida.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Louis is survived by his daughter, Bernice Smith of Branchville, N.J.; two grandsons, Jamie and Daniel Toscano; his brothers, John Ida of Clifton Park, Joseph Ida and Dominick Ida of Mineville; a sister, Rose Dominguez of Amsterdam, N.Y.; his companion, Helen Lebednik; two great-grandsons; and nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Alice Ida.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Church of All Saints in Mineville.
Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in the spring.
Donations may be made in Louis' memory to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.