Horace E. DeZalia

North Hudson, Horace E. DeZalia 88, passed away peacefully Saturday morning July 29, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Horace was born March 15, 1929 in North Hudson, NY the son of the late James and Mary (Bullard) DeZalia.
Horace was recently predeceased by his 59 year old son David DeZalia, also he was predeceased by his brothers Edward, Bernard, Clarence, James, Donald, infant brother Richard DeZalia and his sister Evelyn Hyde.
Horace was employed as a mechanic at N.L. Industries in Tahawus, NY for 39 years.
He loved fast cars and his greatest love, aside from his family, was when he was under the hood of a car, where he often was with his sons H. Mark, Terry and David. He and his son Terry raced for years at the Napierville Speedway in Canada and several other speedways attended by his wife, family and friends whenever possible.
Horace is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Lucille (Milligan) DeZalia, his daughters Cathy (DeZalia) Moses and Donna (DeZalia) Smith, his sons H. Mark and Terry DeZalia, his grandchildren, Todd, Tonya, Chad, Cory, Brandon and Hilarie, His great grandchildren, Kyle, Brecken, Malei, Erie, Madison, Gavyn and Bradey, His sisters, Irena Stebbins, Dorothy Bliss and Frances Provoncha and his brother Norman DeZalia, along with many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday August 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Schroon Lake, interment in the North Hudson Catholic Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Friends may call at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00 AM.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to High Peaks Hospice and Pallitive Care, PO Box 192, Port Henry, NY 12974.