Saturday, November 14, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
POTSDAM – The Potsdam Food Co-op has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help out with funeral expenses for an employee who passed away recently.
James R. "Jimmy" Didas, Jr., 45, of Potsdam, …
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BY ADAM ATKINSONNorth Country This WeekPOTSDAM – The Potsdam Food Co-op has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help out with funeral expenses for an employee who passed away recently.
James R. "Jimmy" Didas, Jr., 45, of Potsdam, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.
To help Didas' mother fund the expenses for the funeral, the Food Co-op is organizing a GoFundMe, and the store has matched the first $500 in donations.
To access the GoFundMe account and make a donation, visit https://tinyurl.com/4ey357f3 .
Those interested in donating to Co-op directly can email general manager Jessie LaRose at generalmanager@potsdamcoop.com.
Calling hours for Didas are planned for Monday, Nov. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton.
A graveside service will be held privately.
Didas graduated from Harrisville Central School and attended Northeastern University. He worked in property management for a few years in Florida, but relocated to the North Country a couple years ago to be closer to family.
Didas has worked at the Potsdam Food Co-op since December 2024. Next month would have been his two-year anniversary.
“He loved his job, his co-workers, and all of you. He was one of the funniest people, always making us laugh, and keeping the mood light, even on the heaviest days. This is maybe the heaviest yet, but he’s not here, and that is the hardest thing to accept,” said the Potsdam Co-op staff in a recent message to member-owners.
"Thank you all so much for your kind words of support and condolences - we are deeply grateful. The outpouring of love for James makes evident just how special he was to us all," LaRose wrote in the recent Co-op email newsletter.
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