Nicholas J Barra

Barra, Nicholas J.

Nicholas J. Barra, 82, of Lansing, New York, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012. He was born in Ithaca, NY, on January, 11, 1930, and was the son of the late Nick and Nicolina Cinotti Barra, and widower of Mary Leone Barra. Nick graduated from Ithaca High School and Ithaca College and spent his career teaching and coaching at Odessa-Montour Central School. He was inducted into Odessa-Montour Central School Coach's Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Lansing Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. Additionally, he was an avid golfer and woodworker. He volunteered a great deal of time to the community, including Gadabout, Woodsedge, and co-founded the Cancer Bonnet program. Nick was a lifetime member and volunteer of the Immaculate Conception Church. Upon retirement, Nick and his wife moved to their lake home in Lansing, where he lived for many years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with his family. Nicholas was pre-deceased by siblings Phyllis Isch, Antoinette Sellers, Mary DeLong, Victoria Noce, and Sgt. Michael Barra. He is survived byhis loving companion Ann McNamara; sister Sue Shanahan (Arthur); children Michael Barra, Nicholas Barra (Amy), John Barra, and Mary Leigh Thomas; grandchildren Frank Barra, Anthony Barra, and Christa Barra; great-grandchild Braxton Evans as well as many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church of Ithaca with the Reverend Jeffery Tunnicliff officiating. A reception will be held at Lucatelli's Restaurant immediately following the Mass. A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nick's memory may be given to either Hospicare of Tompkins County or the SPCA of Tompkins County. Bangs Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family wishes to express thanks to all the visitors who came while he was ill.