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Steven Laprade Obituary
Steven Edward
Irondequoit: Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 44. Survived, by his wife Melinda Dotson Laprade, children, Kelly (18), Jack (9), and Kristin (7), his mother, Joann Lucas, father, Edward (Renate') Laprade, step-mother, Judy (Bryan) Guiliano, brothers, Chris (Erin) Laprade and Kevin (Sarah) Schenck, sister, Kimberly Schenck; many nieces, nephew, cousins and dear friends.
Born in Watertown, NY, Steve graduated from Fairport HS in 1988, Michigan State University in 1993 and University of Buffalo School of Law in 1997. Steve was a loving husband, father, son and friend. He embodied generosity and kindness in all he said and did. He will be dearly missed and remembered fondly.
His family will receive friends Wednesday, June 4th from 4:00- 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family on Thursday, June 5th, 10am at Northridge Church (2052 St. Paul Blvd, 14621) for his funeral service. Interment will follow at Irondequoit Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Visiting Nurse Service Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Laprade
Joe Rizzo
June 4, 2014
Steve was a true gentleman lawyer and a real credit to his profession. I'm deeply saddened by his passing. My most sincere condolences to the Laprade family.
Marcy Conaway
June 4, 2014
Very sorry and saddened to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. ?
Joe Rizzo
June 3, 2014
Steve was a true gentleman lawyer -- a real credit to his profession. I am deeply saddened by his passing. My most sincere condolences to the Laprade family.
William Boaz Sneddon
June 3, 2014
You were a great guy Steve and an awesome guy to know
Amy Wilson
June 3, 2014
Melinda, Kelly, Jack, and Kristen, please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. The strength, dedication, loyalty, you all have shown during this trying time has been the ultimate description of a loving family and marriage. I hope you know you are prayed for daily. Rip Steve
Amy, Will, & Mia Wilson
Doug Belasco
June 3, 2014
Dear mrs laprade Steve was a huge part of my life for the past 7 years his passing leaves a void that will never be filled I loved him as an attourney friend and confident
Linda Kelly
June 3, 2014
Dear Melinda, Kelly, Jack and Kristin, we are so very sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful guy and we will miss him. Cherish the memories and know that he will always be with you. Our deepest condolences, Sean and Linda Kelly & Family.
June 3, 2014
My deepest sympathies. I am a local attorney and always enjoyed working with Steve on cases. He was very professional and always a gentleman. He often spoke with pride and love of his family. He will be missed by the local legal community. Michele Romance Crain
Sarah, Ron & Christyna Chastain
June 3, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty Thurston
June 3, 2014
With Christ in my vessel I smile at the storm ...our Savior's victorious provision of a place for Steve at our Lord's table. Be comforted in your grief ...
Ellen and Bob Carr
June 2, 2014
Love and peace to the family. We are brothers and sisters in the Lord with Judy and Bryan at Calvary Chapel of Webster.
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