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James Ide Obituary
EXETER — James H. (Jim) Ide, 80, of Exeter, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 30, 1938, he was a son of the late Howard and Florence Howell Ide, of Exeter.
Jim served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was owner of Action TV Service.
He was a member of the Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church. Jim had a love of antique cars and car shows, where he would often show his 1955 Crown Victoria, which was an AACA winner. He was an active member of the Crown Victoria Association and the Antique Automobile Car Association.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Howard (Spike) and Donald Ide; and sisters: Evelyn Saltz, Shirley Dymond, Marilyn Grey, Barbara Lombardo and Dorthy Ciannelli.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Ralston, of Pittston, of 59 years; daughters: Tammy, of Georgia, Cheryl and husband, John Tigue, of West Wyoming; sons: Jimmy and wife, Joy, of Exeter; Donald, of Forty Fort; grandchildren: Jimmy and wife, Ashley, Robert and Joey Ide, John and wife, Jessica Tigue, Mike, Katie and Christopher Tigue; two great-granddaughters: Abigail Ide and Ella Tigue; sisters: Linda Tapia, Nancy Lasoski, Sandra Park; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Pastor Don Strope and Chaplin Charlie Warwick will officiate.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
AMVETS Honor Guard of Greater Pittston Post 189 will conduct Military Honors at the Funeral Home on Thursday.
The family requests that memorial donations be sent to Celtic Hospice & Home Health, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston PA 18704, or charity of the donor's choice.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family would like the thank the staff of hospice and home health for their compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Ide
Sharon Dymond Russell
May 20, 2019
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since Uncle Jim passed away!! I think about him often and always will remember him as one of the kindest men I have ever met!! He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, uncle and a friend to so many!! I know this is a tough day for many, but hopefully those special memories will be of some comfort!! Sherry and Larry
Ann Irvin
June 7, 2018
Dear Cheryl, Our condolences to you and your family on the death of your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Ann, Shawn and Danny Irvin
June 3, 2018
Mrs Ide & family,
My sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Gina Granteed Kross
Ariane Tapia McGrath
June 2, 2018
Rest easy, Uncle Jimmy, I love you. We will miss you so much and cherish every memory we were lucky to have with you. Aunt Ida, Tammy, Cheryl, Jim, and Donnie - I haven't stopped thinking of you and your families. I know how much this hurts. We are all here for anything you need, always. I love you all.
Ruth and Bruce Gordon
May 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Patricia Young
May 30, 2018
My friend Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Russell Ide
May 30, 2018
To my family i know the last few days have been rough losing uncle jimmy i would like to give my condolences to you all to let you all know you're all on my mind i wish i could be there with all of you but id like to pass on one of my fondest memories of uncle jimmy i remember growing up in exeter playing little league baseball and uncle jimmy stopping me on my way to my games sometimes and calling me on his tv shop to have donuts and a soda with him before the game something i wont ever forget rest easy uncle jimmy you will be missed by all of us
Bob&Sharon Tapia
May 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in remembering the good times you had.
JOEY JAIKES
May 30, 2018
Ida & Family. My condolences to you & your family are in my prayers & thoughts.
Jim (55) was a great Man to me I met 55 & Ed on the Car Show scene many (cough) blinkers years ago. We had great respect right off da hood b/c we appreciated the love of cars. Where Jim was Ed was (well when Ed finished 55) then there was me when I finished as they walked by SAYIN not dun yet! It is a small extended family on the Car Show scene lot of people don't realize how much of a bond th@ you actually build talking about their Family & yours. I remember @ A show in Mt. Top in the triple Either Jim or Ed B.D the Family showed up to support them & th@'s wh@ is small a part of this culture is about. I'm never going to forget presenting JIM WITH DA BEST OF DA BEST AWARD @ DA GROVE A CLASS I DESIGNED & DEDICATED TO ANOTHER CAR SHOW ENTHUSIAST. DA SMILE ON JIM'S FACE WAS PRICELESS B/C HE WASN'T SURE HE WAS GOING TO WIN IT. HE NEVER WALKED UP SO FAST TO ACCEPT TH@ TROPHY DA AGAIN PRICELESS. TOLD JIM I'LL PUT IT IN DA CAR FOR YA HE LAUGHED & I SAID YOUR RIGHT DON'T WANT RIP INTERIOR. I WILL DUCT TAPE IT TO ROOF BETTER IDEA. HE'LL NO ED BRING UR DAM TRUCK AROUND. THIS NUT IS GONNA GIVE ME A CORONARY AS THE WHOLE FIELD CAN HERE & STARTS ERUPTING IN LAUGHS. I PERSONALLY HAND MADE TH@ TROPHY & GLAD TO KNOW IT WENT TO YOU 55 I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER THAT MOMENT & DAY.
FLY HIGH 55 & SEE YOU ON DA TRUNK SIDE, CAR SHOW JOE.
Teresa Rowe
May 30, 2018
I was blessed to be a part of this family for the last 25yrs. I can't find the words to express just how much I love all of you. Jim Ide was an awesome man and will be missed. May the memories that we all can share always bring comfort and a smile . Love to all of you.
Diane Dileo
May 29, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was a great guy. My love and prayers to all of the family. God Bless.
Cindy Williams
May 29, 2018
Rest In Peace knowing your legacy lives on in your children. You gave me my best buddy Tammy and Jim, Cheryl and Donnie are amazing human beings. I am honored to have known you and your family.
Peggy Gulley Brodbeck
May 29, 2018
Sandy and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Jim. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Linda Tapia
May 29, 2018
My big brother, Jim. I am going to miss you so much. You've been my rock and my shoulder to cry on, I love you.
Ida, Tammy, Cheryl, Jim, Don my love and prayers to all of you and to your families.
Francesca
May 29, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was the best. Ida and Cheryl I love u and am thinking of you
Joseph & Kendra Locascio
May 29, 2018
No words can express the sadness we feel about loosing you. You where an amazing person inside and out and will be missed by so many. Our hearts break for our family at this time. May you fly high and rest easy. Give all the angles hugs from us here on earth. With Love,
Sharon and Larry Dymond Russell
May 29, 2018
Ida, Tammy, Donnie and Cheryl, please know how sorry I am about Uncle Jimmy. He was a wonderful man. Never had an unkind word for anyone. I will always remember his dry sense of humor and the many times he made me laugh. This is what I will remember most about him. He will never be forgotten! Sending prayers and love to you all at this difficult time! Sherry and Larry
Dori & Sam Newberry
May 29, 2018
RIP Uncle Jim. You will be missed by so many people. Our thought and prayers are with Aunt Ida, Tammy, Cheryl, Donnie, Jimmy and their family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts.
Dori and Sam
Brenda Tapia
May 29, 2018
God bless you up in Heaven, Uncle Jimmy, you are loved and you are missed. My love to Aunt Ida, Tammy, Cheryl, Jim and Don and your families.
Richard Wright
May 29, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss just wanna say rest in peace jimbo I always remember the talks we had you're at peace now God-bless you my friend
nancy lasoski
May 29, 2018
i'm really gonna miss you brother jim ".. go rest high on that mountain " fly high with the angels ...hugs ..
Robert and Cheryl Falvo
May 29, 2018
So Sorry for Your Loss. Joy and Jimmy Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family.
Robert and Cheryl Falvo
May 29, 2018
So Sorry for Your Loss. Joy and Jimmy Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family.
Joanne Bonning
May 29, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family. May you find comfort in knowing his pain and suffering is over and he is at peace
Bob & Linda Clapps
May 29, 2018
My condolences to the Ide family. Jimmy was
a long time friend of the Clapps family. I
will miss him.
Christine Skorodensky
May 29, 2018
Ide family, so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Linda Tapia
May 29, 2018
My big brother, Jim. I am going to miss you so much. You've been my rock and my shoulder to cry on, I love you.
Ida, Tammy, Cheryl, Don, my love and prayers to all of you and to your families,
Ginger Ralston
May 28, 2018
Ida and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so grateful to have met Jim. May the Lord bless you and give you peace in the coming days. Love you, Ginger Ralston
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