James M. Mingo

Ticonderoga, NY, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James M. Mingo, 53 September 8, 2016 .
James, better known as Jim, was born February 12, 1963 in Ticonderoga, the son of John H. and Kay ( Mann) Mingo.
Jim was predeceased by his sister Jeanne M. Mingo August 29, 2016 and his aunt Carol Lang.
Jim grew up in Schroon Lake, graduating as Salutatorian from Schroon Lake Central School in 1981.He served in the United States Air Force from 1981 until his honorable discharge in 1990. While in the Air Force, he trained and functioned as a Slavic crypto linguist. Jim was very versatile and could learn new skills quickly. He was a car mechanic before he started working at the International Paper Mill in Ti. He started in the labor pool and worked his way up to become an Electrician,
Besides being good at his job, Jim was a master at life. Jim was loyal, respectful and content with the simple things. He was not a man of excess. He loved his family and the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing. If you had a question you'd ask Jim. If you wanted an answer, he'd make you work for it. Jim had a great eye for photography. Jim had a big heart and a lot of love inside. It is never long enough, but we are all so lucky to have been able to experience Jim and be a part of his life and he, part of ours.
In addition to his parents John and Kay Mingo of Schroon Lake, Jim is survived by his wife of 20 years Leticia (Villalaz) Mingo of Ticonderoga, his daughter Francine (Harry) Bassett of Ticonderoga, his son Andrew Fraijo of Baltimore, MD, His brother John (Lori) Mingo of Bellville, TX., his aunt Jane Fanning and family of Lakeland, GA, .and his uncle Walter Lang of Crown Point.
Calling hours will take place from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Thursday Sept. 15, 2016 at the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home 1019 US Route 9 in Schroon Lake, NY.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM at the funeral home, burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests memorials take the form of donations to North Country SPCA, 7700 NY-9N, Elizabethtown NY 12932.