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Alphonse LaTorre Obituary
AGE: 92 • formerly of Somerdale
Alphonse "Blackie" LaTorre, 92, formerly of Somerdale, N.J., died peacefully in his sleep at the home of his daughter, Donna Thomas, of Turnersville, N.J.
He was the beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Ray) LaTorre.
Devoted father of Donna Thomas, Karen LaTorre, Denise Rasmussen (Gary Rasmussen) and the late Gerry Mariano.
Loving grandfather of Robert Thomas (Denise), Nicole Ciccio, (Tony), Jennifer Chilla, (Pat), Michael LaTorre, Ryan Mariano, and the late Jamie Thomas. And Great - grandfather to seven Great - grandchildren.
Alphonse was born on March 14, 1924 at the home of his parents , Antonio and Josephine (Zarrelli) LaTorre on Point St. in the city of Camden N.J.
He served with distinction in the Navy Armed Guard during W.W. I I, as a ships gunner.
Later in life he joined the Cement Masons Union #699, out of Camden, N.J., where he worked as a Mason. After some time he was elected as the Unions business agent and also president.
The main focus during his official capacity as business agent and president was taking care of the men, and making sure they had their benefits and had plenty of work. Because of his ardent labors on their behalf, he gained the respect of the Union members, many of whom he called friend. In his off time, Blackie was an avid fisherman and a loving and generous person.
Your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday evening Oct. 21, 2016, from 7 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 AM - 10 AM at Henry Funeral Home, 152 W. Atlantic Ave. Audubon, N.J. 08106.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the Funeral Home.
Entombment immediately following at Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken, N.J
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Donna Thomas
October 13, 2019
Daddy, I miss you so much i can't believe it's been 3 yrs already.i guess you and Bobby are playing kuput .Give mommy Jamie,Gerry and everyone a hug for me.Love Donna xxoo
Billie Monaco-Duncan
October 21, 2016
Donna, Karen , & Denise
So sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times when we were kids. Blackie used to scare me but he was a loving person and will be missed.
Love Billie
October 20, 2016
Hello LaTorre Girls....
it's Cathy Snyder Dillon and I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I was just back to Somerdale and went down Kennedy Blvd. What wonderful memories. I saw your house and it made me smile as I thought about all of you. My heart goes out to you all. God Bless.......
Helen Abrams
October 19, 2016
Karen and family,
I go past your old house at least once a week and I smile. Parties in the basement, the pool, your Mom sun bathing and your Dad in the kitchen making peppers, eggs and fired potatoes that smelled so good at 10:00 PM. Memories last a life time. My sympathy during this difficult time.
Michele Jones
October 19, 2016
Donna and Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will always remember all of the fun we had at Andy's Caberet ! He was a great man. Love you both.
October 19, 2016
Denise and family...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father....His memory will live long within your hearts. My deepest sympathy.
gail barnett-wolenter
October 19, 2016
Donna,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
I remember going to your house to visit your Mom with Aunt Doris and playing out side with Billy, Doris and Janet.
Gail , Ernie and Eileen (mom)
Maryann Guida
October 19, 2016
Uncle Blackie
I will miss your visits to my house where we would sit outside for hours on my back deck because you loved being outside so much,I will miss your Wonderful words of wisdom,and your long ago stories that brought a smile to your face.I Love you and will always think of you when I'm outback.You will always be my "Favorite Uncle" Miss you so much already..Love you
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