James J. LaRose

1968 - 2021

LaRose, James J. HALFMOON James J. "Jimmy" LaRose, age 52 of Halfmoon, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021. Born on April 23, 1968, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna LaRose.James worked as a shop steward for UPS in Latham for 30 years, where he was a proud and active member of the Teamsters and was co-chair of the safety committee. He was a longtime Narcotics Anonymous member and beloved friend to many. He is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Serge Lassonde) Sherwood, Antonia "Toni" (Lenny Skarbowski) LaRose, Mary (Paul) Partak, and Ann "Beba" (Duane Martin) Miller; his nieces and nephews, Krystal (Michael) LaViolette, Katie (Patrick) Geoghegan, Joshua and Ryan Miller, Paulie Partak, and Abby Skarbowski. He is also survived by his great-nieces and nephews, William Kasperek, Paige LaViolette, and Cormac Oliver James Geoghegan. He was also the proud father of his fur babies Grimm and Buca. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, with a funeral service on Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Teamsters Care c/o Teamsters local 294, 890 Third St., Albany, NY, 12206 on behalf of James LaRose To express condolences, please visit catricalafuneralhome.com.