Ira was born on November 20, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Tilden High School and Pace University in New York City. He was inducted into the US Army as a Private in January 1969 and stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina.

He moved with his family from Brooklyn, NY to Coral Springs, Florida in 1986. He was a successful CPA in private practice. He was an active member of Temple Beth Am in Margate, Florida and an essential member of Jewish War Veterans Post 606 in Coral Springs, FL.

Ira was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and longtime friend to many. He was respected and loved by all. He died January 3, 2016 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.