James LA MANTIA

La MANTIA, James (Jim) -Entered into rest after a courageous battle with cancer at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, on Sunday, February 1st, 2009, in his 79th year. Loved by his wife of 45 years, Beverly La Mantia (Turner). Proud son of Joe La Mantia Sr. and Lena La Mantia (La Rocca). Loving father of David and his wife Natalie of Lindsay, Mary-Anne and her husband Chris Ginty of London, Jean and her partner Kathrin Ohle of Toronto and John and his wife Cari of Peterborough. Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe La Mantia and his wife Pat of Lindsay, Jean Quattrocchi and her husband Joe of Smith's Falls, Gus La Mantia and his wife Ruth of Lindsay, Anthony (pre-deceased) and his wife Mary of Brechin and his first cousin and lifelong friend Joe La Mantia and his wife Doreen of Lindsay. As a youngster during the depression of the 1930's, Jim worked for his parents delivering grocery orders throughout Lindsay with a pony and wagon. In his youth, Jim was an employee of the Canadian Arsenals in Lindsay. As an adult, Jim joined the family grocery business in Lindsay and worked for many years with his father and his brothers, Joe and Gus. Upon his brothers' retirement from the business, Jim and Beverly carried on the family business with their children. Jim was the founder of the Oasis Pool and Garden Centres in Lindsay and Peterborough and was the driving force behind the family grocery business, La Mantia's Country Market in Lindsay. Born in Lindsay to Italian immigrant parents, Jim was first and foremost a proud Canadian. Jim was well known in both the grocery and pool & spa industries as a self-reliant and skilled competitor who conducted himself with the utmost integrity. Visitation will commence at the STODDART FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 24 Mill St., Lindsay on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m and on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, Lindsay on Friday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay. Memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit at the Ross Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Church Renovation Fund or the organization of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be directed to www.stoddartfuneralhome.com 11402001