Darrin LaBrake Obituary

Darrin Wesley LaBrake Mechanicville - Darrin Wesley LaBrake of Round Lake Avenue passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was 46. Born on December 12, 1966 in Schenectady, son of the late Jerald and Joan (Genter) LaBrake. Darrin is a graduate of Mechanicville High School. He was a Certified Pipe Installer and employed by Hawk Drilling in Saratoga Springs. Darrin is a former volunteer for the Hillcrest Fire Department and enjoyed coaching in the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League. Above all he was a family man and lived for his children. Survivors include his beloved children, Christopher Demers of Bonneau Beach, SC, Cassidy Anne LaBrake and Jeremiah LaBrake both of Mechanicville, a grandson Landon Demers his siblings, Jerry LaBrake of North Augusta, SC and Tim (Jennifer) LaBrake of Glenville, a niece, Jessica LaBrake of Germany and nephew Jason LaBrake of Glenville as well as several cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 6-8pm on Thursday, April 25 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted Friday morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot in Hudson View Cemetery. Kindly consider memorials to the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League, PO Box 223, Mechanicville, NY 12118 in honor of Darrin. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Published by The Record from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2013.
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Great man that I will always miss.

Paul Turner

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April 20, 2021

Darrin, you will always be remembered by those who have known you. I have found memories from the summer of '87.. Watching the stars align, the pits and the signs, drag races, deer stops and bonzi runs to Burger King and Lake George.. just a few memories I shared with you. I will always remember you with a smile.

My prayers to Darrin's family. May God watch over all of you during your time of need. RIP Darrin

Wendy Rose

May 2, 2013

Darrin, we still cannot believe you are gone. Kevin, Emily, Skylar and I love and miss you. We will watch over Miah and Cass for you and promise to make sure they are always taken care of.

Kevin and Shawna

April 30, 2013

Cassidy we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad he was a great man and he will will never be forgoten! We are all here for you love ya Kim & Christinea and family

Kim Wheeler Wheeler

April 26, 2013

Lots of love and prayers to Darrin's family. I am just a neighbor who saw him everyday and we waved to each other.

April 25, 2013

Hearing of Darrin's passing has shocked me to the core. In the 22 years since I left, the number of times I returned to Mechanicville can be counted on one hand, but Darrin was often in my thoughts. A picture of him, from when we were younger, hangs in my office. The memories, the stories, of the times we experienced together plays before my eyes. To paraphrase a line from Forrest Gump, Darrin was my best good friend. I miss my friend.

David Turner

April 24, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences

Henry and Pamela LaBrake

April 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through, I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time,

April 24, 2013

Darrin was a great freind, it seems like only yesterday we were doing engine swaps, racing cars and hanging out. Heaven is now a better place.
Paul Turner
U.S. Army (Retired)

Paul Turner

April 24, 2013

I knew Darrin, although not well, through the local chapter of Parents Without Partners. My condolences to Jerry, whom I got to know, and the rest of Darrin's family and friends.
Steven Cheslow

April 24, 2013

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.

April 24, 2013

Cassie:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy. and a lifelong friend of the family. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he be at peace now and shine down on you and your brother. He will check in from time to time and let you know that things will be okay. If there is anything you need, please let us know. RIP Darrin, you will be missed but never forgotten.

Misty Zennaiter

April 24, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Kind thoughts and prayers to your family at this very hard time.

Michele & Wes Benway

April 24, 2013

Cassidy
Your brother and sister fire fighters are here for you and your family during these difficult times. We all hope you are OK.....if you need anything, just call one of us! You are part of our firehouse family-
MFD

April 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a great guy and will be missed by sooo many. Watch over your children .RIP my friend.

Peggy Craft

April 24, 2013

Cass and Jeremiah,
I am so sorry for your loss.We will always be here for you .Please don't hesitate to call or ask for anything.Remember and cherish all your memories.You will always feel him near.You know how much he loved you and he will always be in your hearts. RIP Darrin my friend.I hope you are at peace now.You will missed and never forgotten.We've known you forever.We promise to be here for the kids and help anyway we can. ?

melanie craft

April 24, 2013

Cass and Jeremiah
I am so sorry for your loss.Your dad was a great guy and he will be missed by so many.He will always live on in his children,that he loved so dearly.He will always be with you.Remember and cherish all those memories and you'll always feel him near.We will always be here for you.Don't hesitate to ask us for anything.RIP Darrin You will never be forgotten my friend and we will help to look out for the kids ?

melanie craft

April 24, 2013

Amber Minor

April 23, 2013

Cassidy, sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts for you and your brother.

Agnes Raylinsky

April 23, 2013

Darrin, my friend, whatever pain you had, is now gone. You will be missed by many. Soar with the angels and God willing, we shall see each other some day.

John John

April 23, 2013

So sorry for the loss of Darrin...Thoughts and prayers are with the family...

Dana Wrobel and family

April 23, 2013

Watch over your children RIP Darrin god bless

Georgianna & Raymond Jones (Odell)

April 23, 2013

So much I wished I had shared with you.....you will be miss so much. May you fly free with the angels.

Kristen Reaume (Weirich)

April 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

jamison davis

April 23, 2013

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