Mr. Louis J. Mounser

Mr. Louis J. Mounser, age 84, a lifelong resident of Whitesboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center on his 59th wedding anniversary. His wife was by his side and in his heart as he left this life. Born in Whitesboro on October 27, 1931, Louis was the son of the late Mose and Louisa (Shipengrober) Mounser. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of Whitesboro High School/Class of 1949. He then attended the Utica School of Commerce and went on to enlist in the United States Army. Upon the honorable completion of his military service, he furthered his education at Utica College receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. On June 22, 1957 he married the former Patricia Blase; they loved each other and honored their vows till the end. Louis managed the operation of the family concern initiated by his father, the Mounser Agency located on Tracy Street in Whitesboro. He perpetuated the company and it prospered. He was loyal and trustworthy in providing personalized insurance needs to his clients up until his retirement. In earlier years, Louis pursued the art of photography, dabbled in the stock market, and tried his hand at games of chance at the casino. He had a preference for the sounds and songs of the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s and he had many memories of good times at his home in Florida. He was a die-hard Syracuse University sports fan, especially Orange Basketball and Football; his allegiance was affirmed by his status as a 50-year season ticket holder! Louis practiced his faith at The Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church. Louis is survived by his wife, Patricia; his nieces and nephews, Bruce and Nita Woodbridge, Susan Goodstein, and David and Olga Goodstein; his great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends, Diane Wendt, Jacque and Al Zangrilli and their son Albert and family, Rita Shannon, and Kenny and Sheila Mursch. The family is grateful to the members of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department for their valiant efforts. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Louis’ funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at The Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Thomas Durant. Committal prayers and Interment will follow graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mr. Louis J. Mounser

October 27, 1931 - June 22, 2016